As a Pediatric Nurse, What Action Should You Take If

question 6

Multiple Choice

As a pediatric nurse, what action should you take if a parent tells you their preschool child is engaging in the act of masturbation?

• A) Assess the child for sexual abuse
• B) Advise the child to immediately stop engaging in this act
• C) Advise the parents to seek the help of a child psychologist
• D) Advise the parents that there is no relationship between masturbation and sexual activity, sexual deviance, or any physical or emotional harm

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