The Nurse Is Visiting with the Mother of a Child

Multiple Choice

The nurse is visiting with the mother of a child age 20 months. The mother reports concern about the frequency of the toddler's loud outbursts of temper and saying no. The nurse recalls Erikson's theory about negativism and tells the mother which of the following?

A) This is normal, and this is how your child tries to exert control over his environment.
B) This is unacceptable and you must provide appropriate discipline.
C) This has to do with regression and is a response to stress.
D) This is normal and has to do with learning right from wrong.