What is the nurse's best advice to a parent about a preschooler's "imaginary friend"?
a. Having imaginary friends is a sign that the child has low self-esteem.
b. It is common for preschoolers to have imaginary friends.
c. Preschoolers invent an imaginary friend when they feel overwhelmed.
d. The best approach to dealing with an imaginary friend is to ignore them.
ANS: B
Imaginary friends are common and normal during the preschool period and serve many purposes, such as relief from loneliness, mastery of fears, and acting as a scapegoat.
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