Answer to Question 1
ANS: D
The nurse should suggest to the parent that questions be phrased with realistic choices rather than yes or no answers. This provides the toddler with a sense of control and reduces the opportunity for negativism. Negativism is not an indication of stubbornness or insolence and should not be punished. The negativism is not a function of attention; the child is testing limits to gain an understanding of the world. The toddler is too young to be asked to not always say no.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: C
The parent should be told that the best way to deal with temper tantrums is to ignore the behaviors, provided that the actions are not dangerous to the child. Tantrums are common in toddlers as the child becomes more independent and overwhelmed by increasingly complex tasks. The parents and caregivers need to have consistent and developmentally appropriate expectations. Punishment and explanations will not be beneficial. The parent's presence is necessary both for safety and to provide a feeling of control and security to the child when the tantrum is over.
Nurse-patient interaction; nonveral communication
A nurse prepares a client for anesthesia and surgery.
The surgical nurse assists the client into the correct position
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
A nurse administers an intermittent bolus feeding.
The nurse conveys attentive listening through a posture of involvement