The Nurse in a Pediatric Clinic Is Counseling a Parent

The nurse in a pediatric clinic is counseling a parent who expresses concern about a toddler who plays alone at daycare and does not interact with the other children who are present. Which information does the nurse provide to alleviate the parent's concern?

A) Parallel play is being exhibited and is normal at this age.
B) The toddler is likely to grow into a shy, introverted adult.
C) It is important for the child to learn to be alone at this age.
D) The toddler is exhibiting the normal behavior of solitary play.