The parent of an infant with colic tells the nurse, "All this baby does is scream at me; it is a constant worry." What is the nurse's best action?
- A. Encourage the parent to verbalize feelings.
- B. Encourage the parent not to worry so much.
- C. Assess the parent for other signs of inadequate parenting.
- D. Reassure the parent that colic rarely lasts past age 9 months.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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The parents of a 12-month-old child ask the nurse if the child can eat hot dogs as do their other children. The nurse's reply should be based on what?
- A. The child is too young to digest hot dogs.
- B. The child is too young to eat hot dogs safely.
- C. Hot dogs must be sliced into sections to prevent aspiration.
- D. Hot dogs must be cut into small, irregular pieces to prevent aspiration.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
What should the nurse explain about ringworm?
- A. It is not contagious
- B. It is a sign of uncleanliness
- C. It is expected to resolve spontaneously
- D. It is spread by both direct and indirect contact
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
What information should be given to the parents of a 12-month-old child regarding appropriate play activities for this age?
- A. Give large push-pull toys for kinetic stimulation
- B. Place a cradle gym across the crib to help develop fine motor skills
- C. Provide the child with finger paints to enhance fine motor skills
- D. Provide a stick horse to develop gross motor coordination
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
At which age does an infant start to recognize familiar faces and objects, such as his or her own hand?
- A. 1 month
- B. 2 months
- C. 3 months
- D. 4 months
Correct Answer: C
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The nurse is performing an assessment on a 12-month-old infant. Which fine or gross motor developmental skill demonstrates the proximodistal acquisition of skills?
- A. Standing
- B. Sitting without assistance
- C. Fully developed pincer grasp
- D. Taking a few steps holding onto something
Correct Answer: C
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