A Nurse Is Caring for a Child Age 13 Months

question 22

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a child age 13 months who was admitted to the pediatric unit with a new diagnosis of asthma. The mother tells mentions how frustrated she gets because the baby puts everything in her mouth, even things that are not clean. The nurse knows that according to Freud's theory of growth and development, which of the following explains this behavior?

• A) Lessens teething pain
• B) Major source of gratification
• C) Sucking is a basic reflex
• D) Assists in gaining confidence

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