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Mr.Thesaxman

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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.

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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.


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xiaomengxian

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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.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Gracias!

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