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 B
Explanation
Choice A rationale
Hanging crib toys are not suitable for a 12-month-old toddler as they are more appropriate for younger infants. Toddlers need toys that can stimulate their fine and gross motor skills, and hanging crib toys do not fulfill this need.
Choice B rationale
Large building blocks are ideal for a 12-month-old toddler as they help in developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creativity. These blocks also encourage problem-solving and spatial awareness, which are crucial developmental milestones at this age.
Choice C rationale
Crayons and a coloring book are not the best choice for a toddler under contact precautions as they can be difficult to disinfect and might pose a risk of infection. Additionally, at 12 months, toddlers are still developing their pincer grasp and may not have the coordination for coloring.
Choice D rationale
Modeling clay is not suitable for a 12-month-old due to the potential choking hazard. Toddlers at this age tend to put objects in their mouths, and modeling clay can be difficult to keep clean under contact precautions.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Choice A rationale
The deltoid muscle is not recommended for newborns due to its small size and underdevelopment.
Choice B rationale
The vastus lateralis muscle is well-developed in newborns and has a large enough surface area to safely accommodate injections.
Choice C rationale
The gluteus maximus muscle is not suitable for newborn injections due to the risk of nerve damage.
Choice D rationale
The rectus femoris muscle is less commonly used due to the potential for more pain and discomfort.