A Parent Brings a Toddler to a Pediatric Clinic for Advice

A parent brings a toddler to a pediatric clinic for advice about dealing with a fear of water. The parent shares that the toddler screams and throws a tantrum if anyone attempts to get him into a pool. The nurse also learns of an incident when the toddler was pushed into a pool. Which recommendation will the nurse make to help the toddler overcome this phobia?

A) Make sure the toddler has a safe flotation device.
B) Talk calmly as the toddler is taken slowly into the pool.
C) Plan recreation activities that do not involve water.
D) Allow the toddler to decide his own approach to the pool.