The nurse is working with a custodial father of a preschooler who has become more aggressive in his play. This preschooler's increase in aggression occurred about the time the caregivers divorced. The nurse will talk to the father about the most probable cause of the escalation in violence, which is:

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The most probable cause of the escalation in violence in the preschooler is confusion and acting out feelings of confusion related to the caregivers' divorce. Children often express their emotions and confusion about significant changes in their lives, such as a divorce, through changes in behavior, including increased aggression.

The Nurse Is Working with a Custodial Father of a Preschooler