Which assessment finding for a toddler-age child indicates an increased risk for an unhealthy self-concept?
1. A parent who praises the child for his or her accomplishments
2. A parent who is attempting potty training but who understands that accidents will happen
3. A parent who is observed spanking a child for taking a toy from another child in the waiting room
4. A parent who reads a book to the toddler-age child each night before bed to encourage cooperation
Question 2
The nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler-age child about injury prevention. Which statement by the parent indicates the need for further education?
1. I will turn the handles of the pots outward while I am cooking dinner.
2. We will make sure that our child always wears a life vest when we are out in the boat.
3. I will keep all our medications out of reach and ensure child-resistant containers.
4. We will provide safe climbing toys for our child.
assessment techniques
Risk for falls
Patient teaching: lung assessment
Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for self-directed violence.
finding the resultant force