A 2-Year-Old Boy Has Come to the Well-Child Clinic with His

A 2-year-old boy has come to the well-child clinic with his mother for a checkup. When the nurse asks his mother whether she has any concerns, the mother expresses concern that her son often touches his genitals. She says, "I have tried sitting him in a chair, smacking his hand, and telling him no, but he continues to do this. I just don't know how to make him stop." Which of the following would be the nurse's most appropriate responses to address the mother's concerns? Select all that apply.

A) "Give him a little time. The first two years of a child's life are a time for them to explore their bodies. He'll grow out of it."
B) "How often do you punish him by giving him a time-out or by using physical discipline?"
C) "Physical punishment, such as smacking his hand, is not the best way to modify a child's behavior."
D) "It isn't unusual for him to fondle his genitals, as this is part of his exploration of his body."
E) "Perhaps he needs something to do. Have you tried distracting him with new toys and other activities?"