A nurse is counseling the parent of a 20-month-old client wh…
A nurse is counseling the parent of a 20-month-old client who has recently begun refusing assistance with dressing, frequently says “no,” insists on using the same cup at every meal, and has intense temper tantrums when routines are disrupted. The parent reports, “I think my child is becoming manipulative and spoiled.”Which nursing response most accurately interprets the client’s behavior within the framework of psychosocial development?