The nurse understands that which guideline should be followed to ...

[dejastew]

The nurse understands that which guideline should be followed to determine serving sizes for toddlers?
 
  a. 1/2 tbsp of solid food per year of age
  b. 1 tbsp of solid food per year of age
  c. 2 tbsp of solid food per year of age
  d. 2 1/2 tbsp of solid food per year of age

Question 2

Parents ask the nurse, How should we deal with our toddler's regression since our new baby has come home? The nurse should give the parents which response?
 
  a. Introduce new areas of learning.
  b. Use time-out as punishment when regression occurs.
  c. Ignore the behavior and praise appropriate behavior.
  d. Explain to the toddler that the behavior is not acceptable.

[Meganchabluk]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
To determine serving sizes for young children, the guideline to follow is 1 tbsp of solid food per year of age. One-half tbsp per year of age would not be adequate. Two or 2 1/2 tbsp per year of age would be excessive.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
When regression does occur, the best approach is to ignore it while praising existing patterns of appropriate behavior. It is advisable not to introduce new areas of learning when an additional crisis is present or expected, such as beginning toilet training shortly before a sibling is born or during a brief hospitalization. Time-out should not be used as a punishment, and the toddler does not have the cognitive ability to understand an explanation that the behavior is not acceptable.