RN Exam Practice
Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 2098 of 2368

A preschooler cries when it is time to leave friends. Which parent statement validates the child's feelings?

  1. "You are feeling sad about leaving your friends."
  2. "Why are you crying? You are fine."
  3. "Stop crying or we will not come back."
  4. "There is nothing to be sad about."
Show answer

Correct answer: "You are feeling sad about leaving your friends."

Acknowledging the emotion supports emotional development. Dismissing or denying the child's emotions hinders it.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Nursing Care for Infancy Through Adolescence: EMOTIONAL REGULATION. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026