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The nurse suggests offering which food(s) to support the toddler's desire to self-feed? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Pureed foods
- B. Finger foods
- C. Foods served cold
- D. Foods in colorful dishes
- E. Foods that are varied and colorful
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Finger foods that are varied and colorful and served in colorful dishes at a moderate temperature are all attractive. Foods can be chopped into small pieces but not pureed.
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The parent of a toddler tells the nurse, 'My daughter's appetite has decreased. Thank goodness she loves to drink milk.' What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
- A. Has your daughter been sick recently?'
- B. How much milk does she drink in a day?'
- C. Has she become a fussy eater, too?'
- D. Have you tried offering her finger foods?'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Milk should be limited to 24 ounces a day. Too few solid foods can lead to dietary deficiencies of iron.
The nurse observed three toddlers playing side by side with dolls. Closer observation revealed that the children were not interacting with one another. What type of play is this?
- A. Solitary
- B. Parallel
- C. Associative
- D. Cooperative
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Toddlers engage in parallel play. Children play next to, but not with, each other.
What would be an expected finding when assessing language development in a 2-year-old child?
- A. A 900-word vocabulary
- B. Use of two-word sentences
- C. Use of pronouns and prepositions
- D. 100% of speech is understandable
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 2-year-old child should be using two-word sentences.
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.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Favorite possessions and repetitive rituals are self-consoling behaviors for the toddler.
The nurse assessing a 2-year-old is satisfied to see that the present weight of the child is times their birth weight.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: The birth weight has usually tripled by the time the child is 2 years of age.