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NCLEX-PN

Category - Psychosocial Integrity

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The mother of a 3-year-old boy tells the nurse that her child is constantly competing with his father for her attention and that she is concerned about this behavior. Which of the following responses by the nurse is the most appropriate?
  1. “You need to spend less time with your child and more time with his father.”
  2. “This behavior may be seen in children older than 5 years.”
  3. “The child’s competition with his father for attention and love is normal in 3-year-olds.”
  4. “The behavior of your child needs further evaluation.”
Explanation
Answer: C - The Oedipus complex, or the strong emotional attachment of a boy to his mother, is commonly manifested by preschoolers. A preschooler’s fixation on his mother indicates that the child is acquiring gender and that the child is gaining independence from the mother. The other options are not appropriate.
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