Author Question: While planning care for a 7-year-old patient, the nurse reminds the parents that children at this ... (Read 85 times)

Caiter2013 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

While planning care for a 7-year-old patient, the nurse reminds the parents that children at this age are experiencing the eraser year. What does this mean?

A) The child wants to perform well.
B) The child believes in magical thinking.
C) The child is learning to write during this year.
D) The child tends to erase misdeeds or lie excessively.

Question 2

The parents of a preschool-age child want to begin preparing the child to attend school. What should the nurse suggest the parents discuss with the child to help with this preparation?

A) Point out how to go to school.
B) Talk about school as an enjoyable experience.
C) Warn about how many rules there will be in school.
D) Encourage working on projects lying on the floor so school tables will be appreciated.

cswans24 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Seven-year-olds concentrate on fine motor skills, and this year has been called the eraser year because children are never quite content with what they have done. They set too high a standard for themselves and then have difficulty performing at that level. Toddlers believe in magical thinking. The child has already learned how to write. The eraser year does not mean that the child is erasing misdeeds or lying.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
If school is discussed as something to look forward to, as an adventure that will be satisfying and rewarding, a child comes to look forward to it as a positive experience. Pointing out how to get home from school might be more important than how to get to school. Warning about rules and expecting to work on the floor may cause the child to view school as punishment.