While Collecting Data from the Parents of a 2-Year-Old Child

While collecting data from the parents of a 2-year-old child, the child starts to cry, scream, and lashes out every time the nurse tries to pick up the child from the mother's arms. During a physical assessment a 2-year-old screams and lashes out each time the nurse attempts to move the child from the mother's arms to the examine table. Based on this observation, what conclusion should the nurse make about this child's emotional development?

A) The nurse recognizes that the child is displaying normal toddler development.
B) The nurse needs to focus the assessment on possible signs of abuse.
C) The nurse recognizes that the child is demonstrating manipulative behaviors.
D) The nurse recognizes that the child is exhibiting development regression.