Author Question: The parent of a 16-month-old toddler asks, What is the best way to keep our son from getting into ... (Read 58 times)

CharlieWard · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The parent of a 16-month-old toddler asks, What is the best way to keep our son from getting into our medicines at home? The nurse's best advice is:

a. All medicines should be locked securely away.
b. The medicines should be placed in high cabinets.
c. The child just needs to be taught not to touch medicines.
d. Medicines should not be kept in the homes of small children.

Question 2

The nurse recommends to parents that peanuts are not a good snack food for toddlers. The nurse's rationale for this action is that they:

a. are low in nutritive value.
b. are high in sodium.
c. cannot be entirely digested.
d. can be easily aspirated.

voltaire123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The major reason for poisoning in the home is improper storage. Toddlers can climb, unlatch cabinets, and obtain access to high-security places. For medications, only a locked cabinet is safe. Toddlers can climb by using furniture. High places are not a deterrent to an exploring toddler. Toddlers are not able to generalize as dangerous all the different forms of medications that may be available in the home. It is not feasible to not keep medicines in the homes of small children. Many parents require medications for chronic illnesses. Parents must be taught safe storage for their home and when they visit other homes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Foreign-body aspiration is common during the second year of life. Although they chew well, this age child may have difficulty with large pieces of food, such as meat and whole hot dogs, and with hard foods, such as nuts or dried beans. Peanuts have many beneficial nutrients, but should be avoided because of the risk of aspiration in this age group. The sodium level may be a concern, but the risk of aspiration is more important. Many foods pass through the gastrointestinal tract incompletely undigested. This is not necessarily detrimental to the child.