The nurse explains to parents of school-age children that according to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, their child is at the conventional stage of moral development. Which is the nurse's best explanation for the motivation for school-age children to follow rules?

B. Trust vs. mistrust: This is the first stage, occurring from birth to approximately 18 months of age, where infants learn to trust or mistrust their caregivers and the world based on

whether or not their basic needs—such as food, affection, and safety—are met.

E. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt: The second stage, from roughly 18 months to 3 years, is when toddlers begin to assert their independence. If caregivers encourage self-sufficient behavior, toddlers learn to be autonomous; if not, they may develop feelings of shame and doubt about their abilities.

C. Initiative vs. guilt: During the preschool years, from about 3 to 6 years, children begin to assert power and control over their world through directing play and other social interactions.

Successful completion of this stage leads to a sense of initiative, while failure results in feelings of guilt.

A. Industry vs. inferiority: Occurring from age 6 to puberty, this stage is characterized by the child's navigation of social demands and learning to develop a sense of pride in their accomplishments and abilities. If this stage is managed well, the child will feel industrious; if not, they may feel inferior.

D. Identity vs. role confusion: The final stage in Erikson's model for adolescence, from puberty to young adulthood, involves developing a sense of self and personal identity. Success leads to an ability to stay true to oneself, while failure leads to role confusion and a weak sense of self.

A. Tell the child that another child the same age wasn't afraiD. This approach may backfire as toddlers may not fully understand or relate to the concept of comparison with other children. Additionally, it could potentially increase the child's anxiety by implying that being afraid is abnormal.

B. Permit the child to sit on the parent's lap during the examination: Allowing the child to stay close to their caregiver can provide comfort and security, promoting cooperation during the examination.

C. Offer immediate praise for holding still or doing what was askeD. Positive reinforcement can encourage desired behavior and cooperation by reinforcing the child's efforts to comply with the examination process.

D. Allow the child to touch and hold the equipment when possiblE. Giving the child a sense of control and familiarity with the examination tools can help alleviate fear and increase cooperation during the examination.