A nurse is providing care to a 1-year-old and has noted negativism.
Which statement by the nurse to the toddler will help decrease negativism when administering medications to the toddler?
You can take your medicine in the blue cup or the green cup.
Would you like to take your medicine now or later?
Can you take your medicine for me?
Will you be a good child and take your medicine? .
The Correct Answer is A
Choice A rationale
This choice offers the toddler control and options within boundaries. By allowing the child to choose between two cups, it reduces the power struggle inherent in negativism, where the child often says "no" to assert independence.
Choice B rationale
This choice presents a direct option of now or later, which may still lead to refusal due to the toddler's negativism. Toddlers often respond better to choices that are less direct.
Choice C rationale
Asking if the child can take the medicine is likely to result in a "no" due to the nature of negativism at this developmental stage. It does not give the toddler a sense of control or choice.
Choice D rationale
Asking the child to be "good" places a moral judgment on taking the medicine, which is not developmentally appropriate and may lead to resistance.
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Correct Answer is ["A","C","D"]
Explanation
Choice A rationale
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine is recommended for a 1-year-old child as it protects against these three highly contagious viral diseases. This vaccine is typically given in two doses, with the first dose administered at 12-15 months.
Choice B rationale
Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (TDaP) vaccine is not typically given at 1 year of age. The primary series is given in infancy, and the TDaP booster is given at 4-6 years of age.
Choice C rationale
Inactivated polio virus (IPV) vaccine is part of the routine vaccination schedule for children. It protects against polio, a serious disease that can cause paralysis. The IPV vaccine is given in multiple doses, starting at 2 months of age.
Choice D rationale
Varicella (VAR) vaccine protects against chickenpox, a highly contagious disease. It is recommended for children at 12-15 months of age and is usually given in two doses.
Choice E rationale
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is not recommended for a 1-year-old child. It is typically given to preteens and teens to protect against HPV infections that can lead to cervical cancer and other diseases.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Choice A rationale
Examining the tympanic membrane at the beginning may cause distress to the child and make the rest of the exam difficult.
Choice B rationale
Before auscultating the chest and abdomen, the child needs to be calm and cooperative, which might not be the case if their ear is examined first.
Choice C rationale
Examining the tympanic membrane before the head and neck could lead to increased anxiety and uncooperativeness in the child during the rest of the exam.
Choice D rationale
Examining the tympanic membrane at the end allows for a more accurate and complete examination without causing the child to become distressed early in the process.