Author Question: The parents of a 2-year-old child tell the nurse they are concerned because the toddler has started ... (Read 77 times)

mcmcdaniel · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The parents of a 2-year-old child tell the nurse they are concerned because the toddler has started to use baby talk since the arrival of their new baby. What should the nurse recommend?

a. Ignore the baby talk.
b. Tell the toddler frequently, You are a big kid now.
c. Explain to the toddler that baby talk is for babies.
d. Encourage the toddler to practice more advanced patterns of speech.

Question 2

What child has a cyanotic congenital heart defect?

a. An infant with patent ductus arteriosus
b. A 1-year-old infant with atrial septal defect
c. A 2-month-old infant with tetralogy of Fallot
d. A 6-month-old infant with repaired ventricular septal defect

guyanai · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Baby talk is a sign of regression in the toddler. Often toddlers attempt to cope with a stressful situation by reverting to patterns of behavior that were successful in earlier stages of development. It should be ignored while the parents praise the child for developmentally appropriate behaviors. Regression is children's way of expressing stress. The parents should not introduce new expectations and allow the child to master the developmental tasks without criticism.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Tetralogy of Fallot is a cyanotic congenital heart defect. Patent ductus arteriosus, atrial septal defect, and ventricular septal defect are acyanotic congenital heart defects.