The parents of a preschooler express concern to the nurse about their son's new habit of masturbating. Which of the following is an appropriate response to this concern?
A) Tell the child in a firm manner that this behavior is not acceptable.
B) When the child displays this behavior, place him in a "time-out."
C) Treat the action in a matter-of-fact manner emphasizing safety.
D) Consult a psychotherapist to determine the reason for this behavior.
C
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Masturbation is a healthy and natural part of normal preschool development if it occurs in moderation. If the parent overreacts to this behavior, then it may occur more frequently. Masturbation should be treated in a matter-of-fact way by the parent. The child needs to learn certain rules about this activity: nudity and masturbation are not acceptable in public. The child should also be taught safety: no other person can touch the private parts unless it is the parent, doctor, or nurse checking to see when something is wrong.
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