A Newly Divorced Mother of a Toddler Reports That the Child

A newly divorced mother of a toddler reports that the child began having difficulty sleeping and nightmares along with exhibiting angry outbursts and tantrums 2 months prior. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner learns that the child refuses to play with usual playmates and often spends time sitting quietly. What will the nurse practitioner do initially?

A) Ask the mother about the child's relationship with the father.
B) Consult with a child psychiatrist to prescribe medications.
C) Recommend cognitive behavioral or psychodynamic therapy.
D) Refer the family to a child behavioral specialist for counseling.