Pedi Ch. 22

Which push-pull toys should the nurse recommend for play when providing education to the parents of a toddler-aged patient?

Child grocery carts Large trucks or cars

Which activity should the nurse recommend to the parents of a toddler-aged child to challenge object permanence?

Playing hide-and-go-seek

Which form of discipline should the nurse encourage when providing care to the family of a toddler-aged child?

Implementing "time-outs"

Which data collected during the health history process cause the nurse to assess for autism?

Lacking interest in games such as hide-and-go-seek

Which is a priority teaching point regarding nutrition for the toddler-aged child?

Limiting milk consumption

Which parental statement regarding the sleep needs of a toddler indicates the need for additional education from the nurse?

"I should expect my child to sleep 14 hours each night in addition to an afternoon nap."

Which goal should the nurse include in the plan of care for a toddler-aged client who is diagnosed with seasonal flu?

"The child will sneeze and cough into a tissue provided by the caregiver."

Which should the nurse identify as most important to social development during the toddler stage of development?

Siblings

The home-care nurse is conducting a home visit for the family of a toddler-aged patient. Which finding necessitates education related to safety?

A bucket of water used for mopping in the hallway

Which risk is increased for a child during the toddler stage of development because of exploration and curiosity?

Accidental poisoning

Which should the nurse recommend to the parents of a toddler who is exhibiting tantrums?

Ignoring the child's behavior

The nurse is providing care to a toddler-aged client whose laboratory data indicate anemia. Which question should the nurse include in the health history of this patient?

"How much milk does your child drink each day?"

Which statements should the nurse include when discussing the use of child safety seats for the parents of a toddler-aged patient?

If your child must be placed in the front seat, it is important to adjust the seat so it is as far from the dashboard as possible and to disengage the airbag system." "It is appropriate to place your child in the back seat with the use of an appropriate child safety seat."

The parent of a toddler states, "My child is constantly saying 'no.'" When documenting this in the medical record, which term should the nurse use?

Negativism

The parents of a toddler have not sought the recommended dental care for their child. Which type of abuse should the nurse identify in this situation?

Physical neglect

Which point should the nurse include in a teaching session for the parents of a toddler-aged patient who live in a home with stairs?

Placing a gate so the child is unable to access the steps without supervision

Which nursing action is appropriate when assisting with the assessment of a toddler-aged patient who is diagnosed with a communicable disease?

Asking the parents if the child has been exposed to anyone who has been sick

The parent of a toddler states, "My child wants to do everything by herself." Which term should the nurse use to describe this behavior in the medical record?

Autonomy