The parent of a 4-year-old child tells the nurse, Bedtime is ...

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The parent of a 4-year-old child tells the nurse, Bedtime is difficult. I can't get my son to go to bed at night. The nurse and the child's mother discuss options. What intervention is the most appropriate choice?
 
  a. Allow the child to put himself to bed when he is tired.
  b. Let the child read in his room until he falls asleep.
  c. Establish a bedtime routine and use it consistently.
  d. Tire him out with physical activity before bedtime.

Question 2

The parent of a 3-year-old child tells the nurse, My daughter points instead of speaking whenever she wants me to get something for her, but she understands me when I ask her to do something. Based on the parent's comment, what does the nurse suspect?
 
  a. Age-appropriate language development
  b. An expressive language delay
  c. A receptive language delay
  d. A potential hearing deficit

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Parents should engage the child in quiet activities before bedtime and establish a ritual that signals readiness for bedtime.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
An expressive language delay is suspected when the child understands spoken language but is not talking.