Ex3 Peds LWW Toddler Flash Cards FA20

A toddler is diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. When teaching the parents about using supplemental iron elixir, the nurse should provide which instruction?

"Give the elixir with water or juice."

The nurse in the pediatrician's office is teaching the mother of a 3-year-old about car seat safety. The mother questions the nurse as to why her son requires a car seat when he weighs 35 lb (15.9 kgs). Which response by the nurse is best?

"He should ride in the car seat until he's at least 40 pounds (18 kgs) and 4 years old."

The nurse is reinforcing education about injury prevention to the parents of a toddler. Which instruction is appropriate for the nurse to tell the parents?

"Place locks on cabinets containing toxic substances."

The physician prescribes meperidine, 1.1 mg/kg I.M., for a 16-month-old child who has just had abdominal surgery. When administering this drug, the nurse should use a needle of which size?

23G

A 3-year-old child is being discharged from the emergency department after receiving three sutures for a scalp laceration. The nurse should tell the family to return for suture removal in how many days?

5 to 7 days

A 3-year-old is to receive 500 mL of dextrose 5% in normal saline solution over 8 hours. At what rate (in milliliters per hour) should a nurse set the infusion pump? Round your answer to a whole number.

63

Before administering a tube feeding to a toddler, which of the following methods should the nurse use to check the placement of the nasogastric (NG) tube?

A check of the pH of fluid aspirated from the tube

A 2-year-old is brought to the emergency department with suspected croup. The child appears frightened and cries as the nurse approaches. The nurse needs to auscultate the child's breath sounds. What is the most appropriate way for the nurse to approach the child?

Allow the child to handle the stethoscope before listening to the lungs.

When the physician prescribes an antibiotic to treat a child's ear infection, the nurse checks to see whether the ordered antibiotic could cause ototoxicity. Which of the following options belongs in this category?

Aminoglycosides

When caring for a toddler, the nurse should understand that a child in this age-group works to achieve which developmental task?

Autonomy

The nurse is teaching parents about otitis media. When discussing why children are predisposed to this disorder, the nurse should mention the significance of which anatomical feature?

Eustachian tubes

A 2-year-old child is brought to the emergency department with suspected croup. Which data collection finding reflects increasing respiratory distress?

Intercostal retractions

A nurse has instructions to notify the health care provider if a 44-lb preschooler's urine output drops below 3 mL/kg/hour. The urine output for the previous hour was 30 mL. Which nursing intervention would be the priority?

Notify the health care provider of the child's urine output.

A toddler is admitted to the facility for treatment of a severe respiratory infection. The child's recent history includes fatty stools and failure to gain weight steadily. The physician diagnoses cystic fibrosis. By the time of the child's discharge, the child's parents must be able to perform which task independently?

Performing postural drainage

Which intervention prevents a 17-month-old child with spastic cerebral palsy from going into a scissoring position?

Place the child on the hip.

When caring for a 2-year-old child, the nurse should offer choices, when appropriate, about some aspects of care. According to Erikson, doing this helps the child achieve:

autonomy.

A 3-year-old child is experiencing distress after having cardiac surgery. Which sign indicates cardiac tamponade?

muffled heart sounds

A nurse is obtaining data from a 3-year-old child with nuchal rigidity. Which sign would be documented on the chart to support this condition?

positive Kernig's sign

A nurse is obtaining data on a 3-year-old child with nuchal rigidity. Which sign would be documented on the chart to support this condition?

positive Kernig's sign

A 2-year-old child with status asthmaticus is admitted to the pediatric unit and begins to receive continuous treatment with albuterol, given by nebulizer. The nurse should observe for which adverse reaction?

tachycardia

The parents of a 2-year-old scheduled for surgical repair of an inguinal hernia are fearful and their fears are affecting their child. A play therapist is consulted to help with the child's care. The nurse should explain to the parents that the play therapist will:

use puppets to gain insight into how the child feels about his hospitalization and fears.

The nurse has auscultated the first heart sound. When does the nurse determine this sound is occurring?

with closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves

A child, age 2, with a history of recurrent ear infections is brought to the clinic with a fever and irritability. To elicit the most pertinent information about the child's ear problems, the nurse should ask the parent:

"Does your child tug at either ear?"

An otherwise healthy 18-month-old child with a history of febrile seizures is in the well-child clinic. Which statement by the parent would indicate to the nurse that additional education is needed?

"I always keep phenobarbital with me in case of a fever."

A 1-year-old infant is pale, but the physical examination is normal. Blood studies reveal the infant's hematocrit is 24%. Which question by the nurse to the parents would be most useful in helping to establish a diagnosis of anemia?

"What's the infant's usual daily diet?"

For a child with a Wilms' tumor, which preoperative nursing intervention takes highest priority?

Avoiding abdominal palpation

Which I.M. injection site might the nurse use for a 2-year-old child?

Ventrogluteal muscle

A 14-month-old is undergoing bone marrow aspiration because leukemia is suspected. A local anesthetic is administered, but the nurse anticipates that a nonpharmacologic comfort measure will also be needed. Which measure is best for a toddler at this age?

Reading the toddler a book during the procedure

The nurse is caring for an 18-month-old child admitted to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of celiac disease. Which finding would the nurse expect to observe in this child?

a protuberant abdomen

The physician prescribes acetaminophen elixir, 160 mg every 4 hours, for a 14- month-old child who weighs 20 lb (9.08 kg). This drug, supplied in a bottle labeled 160 mg/tsp, has a safe dosage of 10 mg/kg/dose. The nurse should administer how many milliliters?

None because this isn't a safe dose

A nurse is assessing the apical pulse of a toddler. Identify the area where the nurse should place a stethoscope to locate the point of maximal impulse (PMI).

The heart's apex for a toddler is located at the fourth intercostal space, immediately to the left of the midclavicular line. It is one or two intercostal spaces above what is considered normal for an adult because the heart's position in a child of this age is more horizontal and larger in diameter than that of an adult.

A toddler in respiratory distress is admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit. When the toddler refuses to keep the oxygen face mask on, the parent tries to help. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

asking the parent to read the child's favorite book

For a child with a circumferential chest burn, what is the most important factor for the nurse to monitor?

Breathing pattern

A toddler is having a tonic-clonic seizure. What should the nurse do first?

Remove objects from the child's surroundings.

Which statement by the mother of a toddler with nephrotic syndrome indicates that the nurse's discharge teaching was effective?

"I've been checking the urine for protein so I'll be able to do it at home."

A nurse is reinforcing education to the parents of an 18-month-old infant diagnosed with bilateral otitis media about the prescribed medication amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. Which statement by the parents indicates the education has been effective?

"It can cause diarrhea."

The mother of an 18-month-old toddler tells the nurse she is frustrated because it's so difficult to get her child to bed at night. Which response by the nurse would be most helpful to the mother?

"Make sure the bedtime is consistent each night at the same time and routine."

An 18-month-old child is admitted to the hospital with full-thickness burns to the anterior chest. The parent asks how the burns will heal. Which statement would the nurse incorporate in the response?

"Surgical closure and grafting are usually needed."

A parent expresses concern over a toddler's eating habits, stating the toddler eats very little and consumes only a single type of food for weeks on end. Which instruction is most appropriate?

"This is normal toddler behavior."

The nurse is reinforcing education for the parents of a toddler with congenital heart disease. Which information should the nurse include when reinforcing education regarding care?

"Try to maintain your child's usual lifestyle to promote normal development."

A toddler required cardiopulmonary resuscitation after being found face down in a bathtub. After hospitalization and recovery, the toddler is ready for discharge. What instruction is most important for the nurse to include during discharge teaching?

"Watch your child carefully in the bathtub at all times."

An 18-month-old is admitted with a diagnosis of meningitis. The toddler has a rectal temperature of 105 degrees F (40.5 degrees C). The nurse has inserted an intravenous catheter and started antibiotic therapy. Which of the following nursing actions are also indicated? Select all that apply.

-Administer an antipyretic per health care provider orders. -Sponge the toddler with tepid water. -Reassess the toddler's temperature hourly.

A nurse is caring for a 3-year-old diagnosed with viral meningitis. Which signs and symptoms does the nurse anticipate finding when gathering data? Select all that apply.

-fever -nuchal rigidity -irritability -photophobia

When gathering data on a toddler with otitis media, which findings would the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.

-tugging at the ear -crying more than usual -having a fever -having difficulty sleeping

A nurse observes a parent in a class performing chest compressions on a simulated 2-year-old child. The nurse knows the parent is doing compression correctly when the nurse observes the compressions being administered approximately how many inches in depth?

2 in (5 cm)

A health care provider prescribes 150 mg of ibuprofen for a toddler whose temperature didn't lower after receiving acetaminophen. The oral suspension available contains 100 mg per 5 ml. How many milliliters of suspension should the nurse administer? Record your answer using one decimal place.

7.5

When assisting in developing a plan of care for a toddler with a seizure disorder, which of the following would be inappropriate?

Arm restraints while asleep

A 3-year-old child has had surgery to remove a Wilms tumor. Which action should the nurse take first when the parent asks for pain medication for the child?

Assess the child's pain using a smiley face pain scale.

The nurse is caring for a toddler hospitalized with a diagnosis of croup (laryngotracheobronchitis). The health care provider prescribes treatment with a mist tent. As the parent attempts to put the toddler in the crib, the toddler cries and clings to the parent. What would be the best approach for the nurse to take to gain the child's cooperation with the treatment?

Encourage the parent to stand next to the crib and stay with the child.

A 2-year-old child comes to the emergency department with inspiratory stridor and a barking cough. What is the highest priority action by the nurse?

Establish and maintain the airway.

A toddler has been admitted to the hospital for failure to thrive as a result of neglect. What is a priority of nursing care for this child?

Have the same nurse care for the child each day to develop trust.

During a well-child visit, the nurse is reinforcing education with the parents of a 2-year-old child. What is the best recommendation a nurse can give to the parents regarding frequent temper tantrums?

Ignore the behavior when it happens.

A 3-year-old child with Down syndrome is admitted to the pediatric unit with asthma. During assessment, it is noted that the child does not enunciate words well and holds onto furniture when walking. Which assessment question regarding development is most helpful?

Is this normal behavior for your child?

A 16-month-old with a history of hydrocephalus is admitted with an infected ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Which assessment takes priority in this toddler?

Monitor for signs of increased intracranial pressure.

A nurse on the pediatric unit who's assigned to the performance improvement committee identifies that admission assessments aren't being completed within the timeframe designated in their standards. Which action should she take first?

Notify the nurse-manager so she can identify contributing factors and devise an action plan.

The parent of a toddler is concerned that the child is not eating enough because the child says "no" to every food offered. What education can the nurse best give this parent?

Place healthy snacks where the child can reach them.

The nurse is attempting to weigh a 3-year-old child who is irritable and refuses to stand on the scale. What's the best way to obtain an accurate weight?

Place the child in a bed and use the bed scale for weight.

A 2-year-old child is admitted to the pediatric unit with the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which nursing action would be appropriate for the nurse to perform first?

Place the toddler in respiratory isolation.

A 2-year-old child is brought to the emergency department in respiratory distress. The child is drooling, sitting upright, and leaning forward with the chin thrust out, mouth open, and tongue protruding. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

Support the child in an upright position on the parent's lap.

The parent of an 18-month-old reports that the child seems tired and fussy even though the child naps twice per day and sleeps through the night. The nurse observes that the child is pale and clings to the parent during the health history and evaluation. Which finding should lead the nurse to suspect iron-deficiency anemia?

The child drinks 40 to 48 oz. (1.2 to 1.4 L) of pasteurized cow's milk daily.

Which observation by a nurse indicates that an 18-month-old in Bryant traction is properly positioned?

The hips are slightly elevated off the bed.

The nurse is reinforcing teaching a group of parents about normal toddler development. When talking about toddlers' play, the nurse should include which point?

They play with similar objects nearby other children rather than with them.

The nurse is teaching a group of mothers about normal toddler development. When talking about toddlers' play, the nurse should include which point?

They play with similar objects nearby other children rather than with them.

A father expresses concern over his toddler's eating habits. He states the toddler eats very little and consumes only a single type of food for weeks on end. Which instruction is most helpful?

This is normal toddler behavior.

The parents of a 2-year-old child with chronic otitis media are concerned that the disorder has affected their child's hearing. Which behavior suggests that the child has a hearing impairment?

Using gestures to express desires

A toddler is brought to the emergency department with sudden onset of abdominal pain, vomiting, and stools that look like red currant jelly. To confirm intussusception, the suspected cause of these findings, the nurse expects the physician to order:

a barium enema.

A child is seen at the health care provider's office. During the interview period the child's parent reports the child has a grade 1 heart murmur. The nurse is aware that this murmur has which characteristic?

a sound softer than the heart sounds

When auscultating heart sounds on a 2-year-old child, where would the nurse place the stethoscope to hear the first heart sound best?

fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular line

A 2-year-old child is being treated with rifampin for tuberculosis. Which finding does the nurse expect to find in the client?

orange body secretions

The nurse is caring for a 20-month-old toddler. The toddler's adoptive parent asks what kind of toy is good to give this child based on the toddler's age. Which toy would the nurse suggest that the parent give based on the growth and development of toddlers?

push-pull toy

The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old client being treated for severe status asthmaticus. After comparing clinical manifestations with laboratory results (reported as shown), a nurse determines that this client has progressed to which condition?

respiratory acidosis

A physician is administering a medication by intraosseous infusion to a child. Intraosseous drug administration is typically used for a child who is:

younger than age 3 in an emergency situation when I.V. access isn't available.

Parents bring their 13-month-old toddler to the clinic. The toddler has erythema and small vesicles that ooze on the buttocks. Which instruction should the nurse give the parents?

Change diapers frequently and air-dry when possible.

A 2½-year-old child, admitted with nephrotic syndrome, has been in the hospital for 24 hours. When the nurse makes her 8 a.m. rounds she notices that no care has been documented for this child since 6 a.m. Which action by the nurse takes priority?

Repositioning the child

A nurse is reinforcing education with parents on providing adequate nutrition for their toddler who has cerebral palsy. Which observation by the nurse indicates that the education has been effective?

The child eats finger foods independently.

A 15-month-old child is being discharged after treatment for severe otitis media and bacterial meningitis. Which statement by the parents indicates effective discharge teaching?

"We'll go to the physician if our child pulls on his ears or won't lie down."

A toddler has received immunizations. The nurse instructs the parent to call the health care provider if which symptoms occur? Select all that apply.

-wheezing while breathing -temperature measurement of 102°F (38.9°C) -inconsolable crying

A mother brings her 13-month-old toddler to the clinic. The toddler has erythema and small vesicles that ooze on his buttocks. Which instruction should the nurse give the mother?

Change diapers frequently and use air-drying when possible.

A mother states that she is being pressured by family to toilet train her 22 month old. When the nurse is instructing on successful toilet training tips, which point is stressed?

Curiosity of the child

A toddler with hemophilia is hospitalized with multiple injuries after falling off a sliding board. X-rays reveal no bone fractures. When caring for the child, what is the nurse's highest priority?

Frequently monitoring the child's level of consciousness (LOC)

The nurse should expect a 3-year-old child to be able to perform which action?

Ride a tricycle

A 3-year-old child is receiving ampicillin for acute epiglottitis. Which sign would lead the nurse to suspect that the child is experiencing a common adverse effect of this drug?

generalized rash

When teaching the mother of a 17-month-old child about toilet training, which instruction would initially be most appropriate?

Be sure the child is ready before starting to toilet train.

A mother says a 2-year-old child is up to date with vaccines. Which immunization should be included?

DTaP, IPV, MMR, hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), varicella, PCV, rotavirus (Rota), and influenza

A toddler is brought to the emergency department in cardiac arrest. The physician tries three times to insert an I.V. catheter but is unsuccessful. By which alternate route can the physician administer emergency medications?

Intraosseously

What should the nurse do to ensure a safe hospital environment for a toddler?

Move the equipment out of reach.

A child's parents state that they childproofed their home for their 2-year-old boy. During a home visit, the nurse discovers some situations that show the parents don't fully understand the developmental abilities of their toddler. Which of the following situations displays misunderstanding by the parent?

Toy chest in front of a second-story, locked window

An emergency department nurse suspects neglect in a 3-year-old child admitted for failure to thrive. What behavior in the child should the nurse look for that might indicate signs of neglect?

poor hygiene and weight loss

When teaching the parents of a toddler with congenital heart disease, the nurse should explain all medical treatments and emphasize which instruction?

"Try to maintain your child's usual lifestyle to promote normal development."

When collecting data on an 18-month-old child, the nurse determines that the child's height and weight fall below the 5th percentile on the growth chart. In all previous visits, the child's height and weight fell between the 30th and 40th percentiles. The child's mother expresses concern about the slowed growth rate. How should the nurse respond?

"Your child's height and weight should be checked again in 1 month."

A toddler is ordered 350 mg of amoxicillin and clavulanate by mouth four times per day. The pharmacy sends a bottle with a concentration of 250 mg/5 ml. How many milliliters should the nurse administer per dose? Record your answer using a whole number.

7

A 14-month-old child weighing 26 lb (11.8 kg) is admitted for traction to treat congenital hip dislocation. When preparing the client's room, the nurse anticipates using which traction system?

Bryant's traction

When gathering data on the heart, where would the nurse expect to find the point of maximal impulse on a 2-year-old child?

fourth intercostal space, left midclavicular line

When obtaining data on a 2-year-old child with croup in respiratory distress, which finding would the nurse expect to observe first?

grunting or head bobbing

The nurse is caring for a toddler with right lower lobe pneumonia. In order to improve gas exchange, which position should the child be placed in?

left side-lying

A 2-year-old child is being treated with rifampin for tuberculosis. Which expected finding does the nurse anticipate?

orange body secretions

A nurse is observing a 2½-year-old child playing with another child of the same age in the playroom on the pediatric unit. What type of play should the nurse expect the children to engage in?

parallel play

An 18-month-old child comes to the primary health care provider's office for a well-baby checkup. Which foods should the nurse recommend as providing the best sources of dietary iron for the child?

peanut butter, green vegetables, and raisins

The nurse is caring for a toddler admitted to the hospital with nephrotic syndrome. The nurse carefully monitors the toddler's fluid intake and output and checks urine specimens regularly with a reagent strip. Which finding is the nurse most likely to report?

proteinuria

An 18-month-old toddler is admitted to the emergency department with dehydration. The nurse concludes that this child's crying when the parent leaves the room to complete the admission process is related to which major developmental stressor?

separation from the family

A 2-year-old is brought to the clinic by his mother for his annual examination. Which statement by the mother alerts the nurse to the toddler's risk for malnutrition?

"He drinks a bottle of whole milk several times a day."

The nurse explains hospice care to the parents of a terminally ill toddler. How should the nurse best explain this type of nursing care?

"Hospice care provides an improved quality of life until death."

The nurse is gathering data regarding the physical development of a 33-month-old who is playing. Which of the following activities would the nurse anticipate the toddler being able to complete with minimal assistance? Select all that apply.

-washing and drying hands -removing his or her jacket -using a spoon for eating

The nurse is reinforcing education with the parents of a 3-year-old child diagnosed with rubella. The mother has just given birth to a second child. Which statement by the parent best indicates an understanding of the implications of rubella?

"I'll call my neighbor who's 2 months pregnant and tell her not to have contact with my son."

A nurse in a primary health care provider's office is reinforcing education about car seat safety with the parent of a 2-year-old. The parent asks if the child, who weighs 35 lb (15.9 kg), requires a car seat. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

"The child should ride in the car seat until he is 4 years old and weighs at least 40 lb."

A 2-year-old child's parent informs the nurse of a concern that the child may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) because "my child has so much energy, doesn't pay attention for long, and is always getting into things." Which response by the nurse would be best?

"This behavior is normal. The child is exploring and learning about the world."

The nurse is caring for a 30-month-old client in the pediatrician's office. The client is being assessed for autism spectrum disorder. While assessing the client with the health care provider, which clinical characteristics does the nurse anticipate documenting in the medical record? Select all that apply.

-avoiding eye-to-eye contact with others -using repetitive behaviors throughout the session

The nurse is gathering data regarding the physical development of a 33-month-old who is playing. Which activity does the nurse anticipate the toddler being able to complete with minimal assistance? Select all that apply.

-washing and drying hands -removing his or her jacket -using a spoon for eating

A child, age 2, is brought to the emergency department after ingesting an unknown number of aspirin tablets about 30 minutes earlier. On entering the examination room, the child is crying and clinging to his mother. Which data should the nurse obtain first?

Heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure

A toddler is hospitalized for treatment of multiple injuries. The parents state that the injuries occurred when their child fell down the stairs. However, inconsistencies between the history and physical findings suggest child abuse. What is the nurse's primary role in caring for this child?

Keeping the child safe while hospitalized.

Which of the following objects poses the most serious safety threat to a 2-year-old child in the hospital?

Side rails in the halfway position

A 2-year-old child with a tracheostomy suddenly becomes diaphoretic and has an increased heart rate, an increased respiratory rate, and a decreased oxygen saturation level. Which of the following should be the nurse's first action?

Suction the tracheostomy.

The nurse is caring for a child with a fractured leg. The child's mother becomes concerned when she visits her son and notices him sucking his thumb, a behavior that he had previously given up. What does this behavior indicate?

The child is responding to stress.

The nurse is caring for a child with a fractured leg. The parents become concerned when visiting they notice the child sucking their thumb, a behavior previously given up. What does this behavior indicate?

The child is responding to stress.

The nurse is trying to determine if the risks associated with lead poisoning are present in a toddler's home environment. Which question should the nurse ask the toddler's mother?

"Is your child ever exposed to well water?"

The charge nurse overhears a nurse complaining that she has been assigned to a toddler diagnosed with tetralogy of Fallot for the past 3 days and the mother is very demanding. Which response by the charge nurse is best?

"It's important for the child to have someone assigned to him who's familiar with his care."

A 2-year-old child is found on the floor next to a toy chest. After first determining unresponsiveness and calling for help, which step should be taken next?

Check for a pulse.

A nurse is preparing to give an IM injection into the left leg of a 2-year-old client. Indicate the area where the nurse will administer this injection.

The nurse should administer this IM injection in the vastus lateralis, located in the child's thigh. To give the injection, the nurse should first divide the distance between the greater trochanter and the knee joints into quadrants and then inject in the center of the upper quadrant.

Following a physical assessment, a toddler is diagnosed with epiglottitis. Which piece of equipment is removed from the toddler's room?

A tongue blade

A 15-month-old has just received routine immunizations, including DTaP, IPV, and MMR. What information should the nurse give to the parents before they leave the office? Select all that apply.

-"Minor symptoms can be treated with acetaminophen." -"Call the office if the toddler develops a fever above 103°F (39.4°C), seizures, or difficulty breathing." -"Soreness at the immunization site and mild fever are common."

A 13-month-old is admitted to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of gastroenteritis. The toddler has experienced vomiting and diarrhea for the past 3 days, and laboratory tests reveal that the child is dehydrated. Which nursing interventions are correct to prevent further dehydration? Select all that apply.

-Give clear liquids in small amounts. -Encourage the child to eat nonsalty soups and broths. -Monitor the IV solution per the health care provider's order.

A 28-month-old arrives at a clinic for an annual well-child check. During the nursing data gathering, the nurse notes a 7 lb (3.2 kg) weight gain. Which additional assessments are helpful to ascertain growth data? Select all that apply.

-a body mass index (BMI) -growth chart trends

An 18-month-old Hispanic toddler admitted to the hospital with bronchitis has red marks on his upper chest over both sides of his body. The mother states that she has been treating him at home. Which treatment has the mother most likely been administering to her toddler?

Coin rubbing

Parents tell the nurse that they want to begin toilet training their 22-month-old child. What is the most important factor regarding toilet training that the nurse should stress to the parents?

developmental readiness of the child

A 1-year-old underwent hypospadias repair yesterday; he has a urethral catheter in place and an IV. Which rationale is appropriate for administering propantheline on an as-needed basis?

to prevent bladder spasms while the catheter is present

The nurse at a family health clinic is reinforcing educating a group of parents about normal infant development. What patterns of communication should the nurse tell parents to expect from an infant at age 1?

understands "no" and other simple ¬commands

The primary health care provider prescribes penicillin G, 300,000 units IM, for a child who is 18 months old. Which site does the nurse select to administer this injection?

vastus lateralis muscle

A 2-year-old child has been diagnosed with asthma. The parents ask about the most common asthma triggers. What is the nurse's response?

weather

The nurse is planning a health teaching session for parents of a toddler. When describing a toddler's typical eating pattern, the nurse should mention that many children of this age exhibit:

strong food preferences.