A mother tells the nurse that ever since she started toileting training, the toddler has been touching his genitals.Which of the following statements is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

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The toilet training process may precipitate curiosity about the genital organs.The nurse should provide anticipatory guidance to help the parents regard the toddler's curiosity and exploration-including masturbation-as a normal developmental process.In the interest of providing anticipatory guidance, the nurse should tell the mother that the behavior in question is developmentally normal.

A Mother Tells the Nurse That Ever Since She Started