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The mother of a toddler is frustrated because the toddler insists on brushing his own teeth and being left alone in the bathtub. What advice should the nurse provide to the mother about these expectations?
 
  A) Helping with toothbrushing encourages autonomy.
  B) It is unusual for a 2-year-old to have such strong opinions.
  C) The mother should continue to give full care in all aspects.
  D) Leaving alone in the bathtub is a good way to encourage autonomy.

Question 2

The mother of a toddler is frustrated because no matter what she asks of the child, the response is no.. What can the nurse suggest to the mother to assist with this problem?
 
  A) Pretend she does not hear the child.
  B) Ask no further questions to the child.
  C) Tell the child to never to say no again.
  D) Give the child secondary, not primary, choices.



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Answer to Question 1

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Toddlers need a toothbrush they recognize as their own. Toward the end of the toddler period, they can begin to do the brushing themselves under supervision; although, almost all children need some supervision until about age 8 years. It is not unusual for a toddler to have opinions and want to do things themselves. The mother needs to permit the child to perform autonomous acts with supervision. The child is too young to be permitted in the bathtub alone. This is a safety hazard.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
A toddler needs experience in making choices, and to provide the opportunity to do this, a parent could give a secondary choice. Pretending not to hear the child, asking no further questions, and telling the child to never say no again will not help with the toddler's obstinacy.



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