The Parent of a School­age Child Reports That the Child

question 10

Multiple Choice

The parent of a school­age child reports that the child doesn't like being alone in
rooms because of a fear of aliens hiding in closets. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner tell the parent?

• A) "Fear of imaginary creatures does not usually occur at this age."
• B) "I may need to refer your child to a pediatric mental health specialist."
• C) "Your child is expressing normal fears for a school­age child."
• D) "Your child may be watching too much violence on television."

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