A school-aged child has developed a school phobia. The nurse is talking to the child's parents regarding ways to help with the child's phobia. Which statement by the parents is accurate?A. "We will just wait until their fears wear off; until then, we will just keep them home."B. "Teachers and counselors at school cannot possibly help them."C. "We'll try not to talk to them about it too much."D. "We will discuss some solutions with them together with a counselor."
Question
A school-aged child has developed a school phobia. The nurse is talking to the child's parents regarding ways to help with the child's phobia. Which statement by the parents is accurate?A. "We will just wait until their fears wear off; until then, we will just keep them home."B. "Teachers and counselors at school cannot possibly help them."C. "We'll try not to talk to them about it too much."D. "We will discuss some solutions with them together with a counselor."
Solution
The accurate statement by the parents is D. "We will discuss some solutions with them together with a counselor." This approach involves addressing the issue directly, seeking professional help, and involving the child in the process of finding solutions, which is recommended when dealing with phobias.
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