Author Question: Parents ask the nurse, Should we be concerned our preschooler has an imaginary friend, and how ... (Read 81 times)

Caiter2013 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Parents ask the nurse, Should we be concerned our preschooler has an imaginary friend, and how should we react? Which responses should the nurse give to the parents? (Select all that apply.)

a. The imaginary playmate is a sign of health.
b. You can acknowledge the presence of the imaginary companion.
c. It is normal for a preschool-aged child to have an imaginary friend.
d. If your child wants a place setting at the table for the child, it is best to refuse.
e. It is OK to allow the child to blame the imaginary playmate to avoid punishment.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching parents of a 3-year-old child about gross motor developmental milestones. What milestones should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

a. Rides a tricycle
b. Catches a ball reliably
c. Jumps off the bottom step
d. Stands on one foot for a few seconds
e. Walks downstairs using alternate footing

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C
Parents should be reassured that the child's fantasy is a sign of health that helps differentiate between make-believe and reality. Parents can acknowledge the presence of the imaginary companion by calling him or her by name and even agreeing to simple requests such as setting an extra place at the table, but they should not allow the child to use the playmate to avoid punishment or responsibility.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D
The gross motor milestones of a 3-year-old child include riding a tricycle, jumping off the bottom step, and standing on one foot for a few seconds. Catching a ball reliably and walking downstairs using alternate footing are gross motor milestones seen at the age of 4 years.