The Parents of a 15-Month-Old Child Express Concern to the Nurse

question 15

Multiple Choice

The parents of a 15-month-old child express concern to the nurse about their child's thumb-sucking habit.Which of these explanations related to the child's age and developmental level would be most appropriate for the nurse to give the parents?

• A) Thumb sucking at this age indicates a developmental delay and should be further assessed.
• B) Sucking achieves a pleasing result for infants, and generalizing that action by thumb sucking is normal.
• C) Thumb sucking at this age demonstrates a transition away from egocentric thinking.
• D) At this age, thumb sucking will enhance language development.

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