Author Question: The parents tell the nurse that their preschooler demands to wear specific clothing. They are ... (Read 93 times)

DyllonKazuo · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The parents tell the nurse that their preschooler demands to wear specific clothing. They are concerned that the day-care workers might think they are negligent because the preschooler often wears mismatched clothing.

What should be the nurse's response to this concern?
1. Don't worry, day-care workers are accustomed to that sort of thing.
2. This is normal and the preschooler is just practicing skills needed later in life
3. I am glad you brought that to our attention. I will make a note for her pediatrician.
4. You should have better control of the child now if you have any hope of controlling them during teenage years.

Question 2

The spouse tells the nurse that the client is not making progress in developing a more positive self-esteem. What should the nurse respond to the spouse?

1. Most clients make quicker progress
2. Self-esteem work takes time and is not easily evaluated.
3. What have you done to help the client with this work?
4. Do you think that the client is really trying?

ttt030911 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Even though day-care workers are accustomed to this stage, the option given discounts the parents' worry and does not give them any information that the preschooler is normal.
Rationale 2: The nurse should accept that the parents are concerned and then tell them that this is normal behavior at this age. Preschoolers often begin to exert independence and to practice picking out clothing, cooking with play toys, and parenting dolls.
Rationale 3: The only reason to notify the pediatrician would be to report this normal behavior.
Rationale 4: Since this is a normal behavior, there are no issues about controlling the preschooler when older.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: It is not appropriate to reinforce her feelings by comparing the client to other clients.
Rationale 2: It would be appropriate to respond that self-esteem work takes time and that improvement is sometimes not easy to evaluate.
Rationale 3: It is not appropriate to blame the spouse for the slowness by asking what has been done to help the client.
Rationale 4: It is not appropriate to instill doubt by asking if the client is really trying.