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stephzh

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On a home visit, the nurse notes that the parents require teaching intervention to protect the 15-month-old child who lives there. What observation would lead the nurse to this conclusion?
 
  a. The fireplace has a screen.
  b. The dining room table has a tablecloth on it.
  c. There are paintings on the wall.
  d. The kitchen floor is clean but not shiny.

Question 2

What could the nurse recommend to a child's mother to encourage a toddler to practice independence?
 
  a. Offer a variety of items to choose from to stimulate his mind.
  b. Allow the child to determine his own daily routine.
  c. Offer him a choice between two items.
  d. Set the routine herself, but discuss with her toddler how he or she would have done it differently.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A tablecloth presents a safety hazard because the curious toddler will reach up and pull on it. The toddler could be injured if items on the table are moved when the tablecloth is pulled.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The toddler can be allowed to make choices as the situation warrants, but the number of choices should be limited because too many confuse the toddler.





 

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