What should the nurse suggest to parents of preschoolers about sensitive questions regarding sex?
a. Distract your child from the topic.
b. Offer complete factual information.
c. Dismiss the topic until the child is older.
d. Find out what your child knows or thinks.
ANS: D
Two rules govern answering sensitive questions about topics such as sex. The first is to find out what children know and think. By investigating the theories children have produced as a reasonable explanation, parents can not only give correct information but also help children understand why their explanation is inaccurate. Another reason for ascertaining what the child thinks before offering any information is to avoid giving an "unasked for" answer. The child should not be distracted from the topic. If parents offer too much information, the child will simply become bored or end the conversation with an irrelevant question. What matters is that parents are approachable and do not dismiss their child's inquiries.
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