The mother of a 3-year-old tells the nurse that she will be in to ...

[leilurhhh]

The mother of a 3-year-old tells the nurse that she will be in to visit tomorrow around 12:00 PM. The next morning, the child asks the nurse, When is my mommy coming? What is the nurse's best response?
 
  a. Your mommy will be here around noon.
  b. Your mommy will be here when you have lunch.
  c. Mommy will be here very soon.
  d. Your mommy is coming in 4 hours.

Question 2

A hospitalized toddler was drinking from a cup at home but now refuses to drink from anything except his favorite bottle. What is the most likely reason for this behavior?
 
  a. He is dealing with the anxiety of hospitalization by regressing.
  b. He is demonstrating attention-seeking behaviors because of an overabundance of attention in the hospital.
  c. He is attempting to refocus the attention of the adults around him to avoid further painful procedures.
  d. He is exhibiting normal behavior for his age, as children often stop new behaviors after they believe they have mastered them.

[milbourne11]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The toddler and preschooler do not understand time yet. They understand time relationships through activities in their experience, such as naptime and mealtimes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Hospitalization is frustrating for toddlers. They show their displeasure when illness restricts satisfaction of their desires. It is not unusual for a toddler who was drinking from a cup to refuse it in the hospital.

[leilurhhh]

Gracias!

[tkempin]

Excellent