A nurse is counseling a mother with young children after the mother left her abusive husband 6 months ago. The mother says, “My 6-year-old, Kevin, is starting to act just like his father. I just don't...

A nurse is counseling a mother with young children after the mother left her abusive husband 6 months ago. The mother says, “My 6-year-old, Kevin, is starting to act just like his father. I just don't know how to handle this.” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

1. “You'll have to limit Kevin's contact with his father.”

2. “Counseling for Kevin would be helpful.”

3. “Most boys outgrow these behaviors.”

4. “Setting limits on his behavior is all you need to do now.”