A mother brings 6-month-old Eric to the clinic for a well-baby ...

[Kthamas]

A mother brings 6-month-old Eric to the clinic for a well-baby checkup. She comments, I want to go back to work, but I don't want Eric to suffer because I'll have less time with him. The nurse's most appropriate answer is:
 
  a. I'm sure he'll be fine if you get a good babysitter.
  b. You will need to stay home until Eric starts school.
  c. You should go back to work so Eric will get used to being with others.
  d. Let's talk about the child care options that will be best for Eric.

Question 2

A 3-year-old girl was adopted immediately after birth. The parents have just asked the nurse how they should tell the child that she is adopted. Which guideline concerning adoption should the nurse use in planning her response?
 
  a. Telling the child is an important aspect of their parental responsibilities.
  b. The best time to tell the child is between ages 7 and 10 years.
  c. It is not necessary to tell the child who was adopted so young.
  d. It is best to wait until the child asks about it.

[ms_sulzle]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Let's talk about the child care options that will be best for Eric is an open-ended statement that will assist the mother in exploring her concerns about what is best for both her and Eric. I'm sure he'll be fine if you get a good babysitter, You will need to stay home until Eric starts school, and You should go back to work so Eric will get used to being with others are directive statements and do not address the effect of her working on Eric.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
It is important for the parents not to withhold information about the adoption from the child. It is an essential component of the child's identity. There is no recommended best time to tell children. It is believed that children should be told young enough so they do not remember a time when they did not know. It should be done before the children enter school to keep third parties from telling the children before the parents have had the opportunity.

[Kthamas]

Thank you

[ms_sulzle]

No problemo