Author Question: A father is concerned about how long his preschool-age child will continue sucking his thumb. What ... (Read 42 times)

Mr.Thesaxman · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A father is concerned about how long his preschool-age child will continue sucking his thumb. What is the most helpful response from the nurse?

a. Most children will stop thumb-sucking naturally by school age.
b. Over-the-counter treatments that give a bad taste can be placed on the thumb to discourage the practice.
c. Consistently touching the child's fingers whenever he sucks his thumb is most effective.
d. Thumb-sucking is detrimental to the eruption of the child's teeth and must be stopped as soon as possible.

Question 2

The parents of a 4-year-old boy are concerned because they have noticed him frequently touching his penis. What knowledge would act as the basis for the nurse's response?

a. This behavior indicates a normal curiosity about sexuality.
b. Masturbation suggests the boy has an excessive fear of castration.
c. It is usually a result of discomfort from a penile rash or irritation.
d. The behavior is abnormal and the child should be referred for counseling.

xiaomengxian · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Most children give up the habit of thumb-sucking by the time they reach school.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Masturbation at this age is common and indicates that the preschooler has a normal curiosity about sexuality.