The nurse is explaining to parents that the preschooler's developmental task is focused on the development of initiative rather than guilt. What is a priority intervention the nurse might recommend for parents of preschoolers to stimulate initiative?

A. A child who is brought to the emergency room with labored breathing: Labored breathing can indicate a serious respiratory problem that requires immediate assessment and intervention.

Conducting a comprehensive health history is crucial to gather information about the child's medical history, current symptoms, and any potential underlying conditions that could be contributing to the breathing difficulty.

B. A child who is a new client in a pediatric officE. While it is important to obtain a comprehensive health history for new clients in a pediatric office, it may not require immediate attention unless the child presents with acute symptoms or concerns.

C. A child who is a routine client and presents with signs of a sinus infection: While a child presenting with signs of a sinus infection may require a comprehensive health history to guide treatment, it may not necessitate immediate attention unless the symptoms are severe or accompanied by complications.

D. A child whose condition is improving: If a child's condition is improving, conducting a comprehensive health history may not be immediately necessary unless there are lingering concerns or new symptoms that arise during follow-up visits.

A. Displays of animism: Animism, attributing life-like qualities to inanimate objects, is a typical characteristic of the preoperational stage as children develop symbolic thinking.

B. Understanding of opposites: The ability to understand opposites, such as big/small, hot/cold, is a cognitive milestone of the preoperational stage as children develop classification skills.

C. Use of active imaginations: Pretend play and active imaginations are hallmark features of the preoperational stage, reflecting children's growing ability to engage in symbolic thought and fantasy play.

D. Beginning questioning of parents' values: Piaget's preoperational stage, which typically occurs between ages 2 and 7, is characterized by significant cognitive development, including language acquisition, symbolic thinking, and the ability to engage in pretend play. While children in this stage may question certain aspects of their environment and beliefs, they are less likely to engage in sophisticated questioning of abstract concepts like parental values.