The parents of a 2-year-old tell the nurse that they are ...

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The parents of a 2-year-old tell the nurse that they are concerned because the toddler has started to use baby talk since the arrival of their new baby. The nurse should recommend that the parents:
 
  a. Ignore the baby talk.
  b. Explain to the toddler that baby talk is for babies.
  c. Tell the toddler frequently, You are a big kid now.
  d. Encourage the toddler to practice more advanced patterns of speech.

Question 2

Parents tell the nurse that their toddler daughter eats little at mealtimes, only sits at the table with the family briefly, and wants snacks all the time. The nurse should recommend that the parents:
 
  a. Give her planned, frequent, and nutritious snacks.
  b. Offer rewards for eating at mealtimes.
  c. Avoid snacks so she is hungry at mealtimes.
  d. Explain to her in a firm manner what is expected of her.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The baby talk is a sign of regression in the toddler. It should be ignored, while praising the child for developmentally appropriate behaviors. Regression is children's way of saying that they are expressing stress. The parents should not introduce new expectations and should allow the child to master the developmental tasks without criticism.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Most toddlers exhibit a physiologic anorexia in response to the decreased nutritional requirement associated with the slower growth rate. Parents should assist the child to develop healthy eating habits. The toddler is often unable to sit through a meal. Frequent nutritious snacks are a good way to ensure proper nutrition. To help with developing healthy eating habits, food should not be used as positive or negative reinforcement for behavior. The child may develop habits of overeating or eat nonnutritious foods in response.