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The Parent of an 18-Month-Old Is Very Concerned Because the Baby

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The parent of an 18-month-old is very concerned because the baby touches the genital area during diaper changes. How should the nurse respond to this concern?


A) Genital stimulation should not be occurring until the age of 2 1/2 or 3.
B) At 18 months, this touching is not a sexual experience.
C) Babies are sexual beings, but this activity should be discouraged.
D) Masturbation to orgasm is common and normal at this age.

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