When the Mother of a 3-Year-Old Expresses Concern About Her

question 9

Multiple Choice

When the mother of a 3-year-old expresses concern about her daughter's slowed growth rate,the nurse's most informative response would be:

• A) "Three-year-olds have finished a growth spurt and now their coordination can catch up."
• B) "Children's growth is hereditary.She may be of small stature like you."
• C) "The growth of a 3-year-old is associated with their nutrition.How is she eating?"
• D) "Your daughter is healthy and happy.Don't worry about her growth right now."

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Definitions:

Father Figure

A male adult with the responsibilities of guidance, support, and protection in a child's life, influencing their development.

Freud

Refers to Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist who founded psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Personal Conflicts

Internal struggles resulting from opposing or incompatible desires, drives, or impulses within oneself.

Psychosocial Development

A theory proposed by Erik Erikson, which suggests that an individual's personality develops through a series of stages, each characterized by a specific psychological challenge.