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CRNE Canadian Registered Nurse

Category - Wellness

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A mother of a two-year-old boy tells the nurse that her child says “no” to everything. The nurse tells the mother that the child’s behavior signifies which of the following?
  1. The child is inefficiently coping with stress.
  2. The child’s behavior is a part of establishing his identity as a separate individual.
  3. The child’s behavior reflects his need for more attention.
  4. The child and the parents are in need of immediate counseling.
Explanation
Answer: B - Toddlers typically go through a stage of negativism where they do not want to do anything that a parent wants them to do. It is the child’s way of establishing autonomy and his identity as a separate individual. This is a normal behavior in toddlers.
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