Author Question: Which of the following ages might be a more opportune time for the birth of an additional sibling, ... (Read 59 times)

yoroshambo · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which of the following ages might be a more opportune time for the birth of an additional sibling, because at this age the child is less jealous of a younger sibling?

a. 1 c. 3
b. 2 d. 4

Question 2

A mother is concerned about her preschool child running into the street without looking. The nurse would advise this mother that for preschoolers:

a. verbal reminders of established limits and looking before crossing are effective
b. fear of punishment is the only thing that works to prevent this behavior
c. an adult must be with the preschool child at all times
d. children this age seldom run into the street without looking unless chasing a ball

JYan · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

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A Incorrect. The more opportune time for the birth of an additional sibling is not when an existing child is age 1.
B Incorrect. The more opportune time for the birth of an additional sibling is not when an existing child is age 2.
C Correct. The 3-year old child likes to please caregivers and conform to their wishes. At this age, the child is less jealous of a younger sibling, so this may be an opportune time for the birth of a younger sibling.
D Incorrect. As a child turns 4, there is an increase in aggressive behavior, making this a less opportune time for the birth of an additional sibling.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Correct. For the mother concerned about her preschooler running into the street without looking, the nurse would advise that for preschoolers verbal reminders of established limits and looking before crossing are effective.
B Incorrect. For the mother concerned about her preschooler running into the street without looking, the nurse would not advise that for preschoolers fear of punishment is the only thing that works to prevent this behavior.
C Incorrect. For the mother concerned about her preschooler running into the street without looking, the nurse would not advise that adult must be with the preschool child at all times.
D Incorrect. For the mother concerned about her preschooler running into the street without looking, the nurse would not advise that children this age seldom run into the street without looking unless chasing a ball.