A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old girl. The mother says that the girl is afraid of cats and dogs and does not like to go to the playground anymore because she wants to avoid the dogs that are often being walked at the park. What should the nurse tell the mother?

D Try to minimize her fears and insist that she go to the park. A Acknowledge her fear and help her develop a strategy for dealing with it. C She needs to face her fears head-on; take her to the park as much as possible. B It is best to avoid the playground until she outgrows the fear.