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shenderson6

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A parent remarks, My 18-month-old daughter carries her blanket around everywhere. Is this normal? What is the best explanation a nurse who has an understanding of toddler development might give?
 
  a. She carries her blanket because she is ritualistic.
  b. Carrying her favorite blanket is self-consoling behavior.
  c. This behavior can be discouraged by offering new toys to the child.
  d. This could be indicative of emotional distress.

Question 2

What would the nurse assessing growth and development of a 2-year-old child expect to find?
 
  a. The child jumps with both feet.
  b. Twenty deciduous teeth have erupted.
  c. The child can hop on one foot.
  d. The child has a vocabulary of 900 words.



tashiedavis420

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Favorite possessions and repetitive rituals are self-consoling behaviors for the toddler. toddler.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The 2-year-old can jump with both feet. The remaining achievements occur after 2 years of age.



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