The nurse is discussing the developmental milestone of initiative with the mother of a preschool-age child. Which statement is an example of this milestone?
A) "He tries to sweep up cereal his brother spilled but cries when he can't do it well."
B) "He broke my favorite plate but blamed it on some friend he called Paul, but we don't know anyone named Paul."
C) "He refuses to hold my hand while we are crossing the street."
D) "When I leave him with a babysitter he gets upset, but she says he still does what she asks him to do."
Ans: A
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