Author Question: Parents tell the nurse that they found their 3-year-old daughter and a male cousin of the same age ... (Read 84 times)

Ebrown · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Parents tell the nurse that they found their 3-year-old daughter and a male cousin of the same age inspecting each other closely as they used the bathroom. Which is the most appropriate recommendation the nurse should make?

a. Punish children so this behavior stops.
b. Neither condone nor condemn the curiosity.
c. Allow children unrestricted permission to satisfy this curiosity.
d. Get counseling for this unusual and dangerous behavior.

Question 2

Which common childhood communicable disease may cause severe defects in the fetus when it occurs in its congenital form?

a. Erythema infectiosum c. Rubeola
b. Roseola d. Rubella

frankwu0507 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Three-year-olds become aware of anatomic differences and are concerned about how the other works. Such exploration should not be condoned or condemned. Children should not be punished for this normal exploration. Encouraging the children to ask questions of the parents and redirecting their activity are more appropriate than giving permission. Exploration is age-appropriate and not dangerous behavior.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Rubella causes teratogenic effects on the fetus. There is a low risk of fetal death to those in contact with children affected with fifth disease. Roseola and rubeola are not dangerous to the fetus.