The nurse in a pediatric emergency department is providing care for a school-age child with first- and second-degree burns to the hands and arms. The parent states, "She is so fascinated with the color and movement of the flames; she just got too close." For which reason does the nurse recommend psychotherapy for this child?

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The child's fascination with the color and movement of flames, leading to injury, suggests an excessive interest in or attraction to fire, which could benefit from psychotherapy to address this behavior and prevent future incidents.

The Nurse in a Pediatric Emergency Department Is Providing Care