Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
A nurse is covering a pediatric unit and is responsible for a 15 year-old male patient on the floor. The mother of the child states, 'I think my son is sexually interested in girls.' The most appropriate course of action of the nurse is to respond by stating:
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Adolescents exhibiting signs of sexual development and interest are normal, and this response normalizes the mother's observation.