Section: NCLEX

6) A 22-year-old woman in her second trimester of pregnancy tells the clinic nurse that her child has been asking questions “about sex.” The client asks the nurse what she should tell her 5-year-old son. Which of the following statements, if made by the nurse, is BEST?

“Answer your son’s questions in a matter-of-fact manner, in words that he will understand.”
“Buy a book about sex designed for young children and read it with your son.”
“Tell your son that this subject is complicated, and you will discuss it with him as he gets older.”
“Have your son touch your abdomen and tell him about your pregnancy.”

Explanation

This helps the child understand their concerns and allows for answering exact question that are being asked.

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