The Parent of a School­age Child Reports That the Child

The parent of a school­age child reports that the child doesn't like being alone in
rooms because of a fear of aliens hiding in closets. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner tell the parent?

A) "Fear of imaginary creatures does not usually occur at this age."
B) "I may need to refer your child to a pediatric mental health specialist."
C) "Your child is expressing normal fears for a school­age child."
D) "Your child may be watching too much violence on television."