An 18-month-old patient is brought into the clinic for evaluation because her mother is concerned.The 18-month-old child hits her siblings and says only "No" when communicating verbally.According to Piaget's theory,what recommendation should the nurse make a priority?

A) Consult the social worker because the child is hitting other children.
B) Reassure the mother that the child is developmentally within specified norms.
C) Encourage the mother to seek psychological counselling for the child.
D) Remove all toys from the child's room until this behaviour ceases.

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nanhi swami · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  At 18 months,the child is in the sensorimotor period of development.Piaget describes hitting,looking,grasping,and kicking as normal schemas to deal with the environment.The social worker does not need to be consulted in this case,nor is psychological counselling warranted,because the child is exhibiting normal behaviours.Play is an important part of all children's development.Removing the toys is not necessary because this child is exhibiting normal behaviours;removing toys and the opportunity to play with them may actually hinder the child's development.

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