The mother of a 3-month-old male infant tells the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner that she occasionally notices he has a penile erection just after nursing. What will the nurse practitioner tell the mother?

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Penile erection in male infants, particularly after nursing or during diaper changes, is a normal reflexive behavior and does not indicate any conscious thought or awareness of sexual pleasure. It is a common and normal occurrence in both boys and girls due to the immature nervous system and hormonal fluctuations during infancy. It should not be a cause for concern to parents or caregivers. Option A is incorrect as infants do not have the developmental capacity to engage in conscious masturbation. Option B is incorrect as infants do not experience sexual pleasure at this age. Option C is incorrect as infantile priapism is a rare medical condition that is not related to normal reflexive erections in infants.

The Mother of a 3-Month-Old Male Infant Tells the Primary