Nina is the 5-year-old adopted daughter of Sarah and Tim Johnson. Nina is the Johnsons' only child. They adopted Nina before her first birthday.

Nina is the 5-year-old adopted daughter of Sarah and Tim Johnson. Nina is the Johnsons' only child. They adopted Nina before her first birthday. The Johnsons have brought Nina to the clinic today to discuss some concerns they have about her development. Nina is attending a public kindergarten. Since beginning school, the Johnsons have noticed that they are catching Nina lying more. They are concerned that this may be a result of attending school. In addition, they are concerned about her verbal development and note that her teacher reported that Nina seems to be stuttering or repeating the term "um" when speaking. She also has some difficulty with "sh" and "th" sounds. When the Johnsons try to discuss these issues with Nina she becomes "very emotional" and retreats to her room. (Learning Objectives 2 and 6)

a. What can the nurse teach the Johnsons about lying in preschool children? 

b. What can the nurse teach the Johnsons regarding stuttering and speech development with Nina?

c. What can the nurse teach the Johnsons regarding emotional development in preschool children?