The nurse is teaching the mother of a 5-month-old boy who is concerned about thumb sucking. What should be included in the teaching plan? Select all that apply.
a) Telling the mother this behavior usually decreases by 6 to 9 months of age
b) Informing the mother that thumb sucking occurs more often during periods of stress
c) Advising the mother this behavior is a form of self-comfort
d) Assuring the mother this behavior won't cause malocclusion
• Advising the mother this behavior is a form of self-comfort
• Assuring the mother this behavior won't cause malocclusion
• Informing the mother that thumb sucking occurs more often during periods of stress
• Telling the mother this behavior usually decreases by 6 to 9 months of age