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The mother of a child who is 2 year 6 months in age has arranged a play date with the neighbor and her child who is 2 year 9 months old. During the play date the two mothers should expect that the children will do which of the following?
A. Play alongside one another but not actively with one another
At this age, parallel play is common, where children engage in independent play near each other but do not actively interact or engage in cooperative play. They may observe each other, imitate each other's actions, or occasionally share toys, but they are still developing social skills and may not engage in sustained cooperative play or easily share and trade toys. Each child is likely to focus on their own activities and play with one or two preferred items, ignoring most of the other toys.
B. Play with one another with little or no conflict
C. Share and trade their toys while playing
D. Only play with one or two items, ignoring most of the other toys
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Full Explanation
At this age, parallel play is common, where children engage in independent play near each other but do not actively interact or engage in cooperative play. They may observe each other, imitate each other's actions, or occasionally share toys, but they are still developing social skills and may not engage in sustained cooperative play or easily share and trade toys. Each child is likely to focus on their own activities and play with one or two preferred items, ignoring most of the other toys.
Similar Questions
A nurse is speaking with the mother of a 6-year-old child. Which of the following statements by the mother should concern the nurse?
A. "Sometimes my child acts bossy with his friends."
B. "My child often cheats when we play board games
C. "My child has recently lost both front top teeth."
D. "The teacher says my child has to squint to see the board”
This indicates a potential vision problem in the child that needs further evaluation and intervention. Squinting to see the board suggests that the child may be experiencing difficulty with vision or visual acuity, which can impact their academic performance and overall well-being.
Full Explanation
This indicates a potential vision problem in the child that needs further evaluation and intervention. Squinting to see the board suggests that the child may be experiencing difficulty with vision or visual acuity, which can impact their academic performance and overall well-being.
A nurse is caring for a newborn whose mother voices concerns about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The nurse should include which of the following statements in a discussion with the mother?
A. "Placing your child on her back when sleeping will decrease the risk of SIDS.”
This is an evidence-based recommendation to reduce the risk of SIDS. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends placing infants on their back for sleep as the safest sleep position. This position has been shown to significantly reduce the incidence of SIDS. The nurse should emphasize the importance of following safe sleep practices, including placing the baby on their back, providing a firm and safe sleep surface, keeping the sleep area free of soft bedding or objects, and avoiding overheating.
B. "SIDS is directly correlated with the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccines."
C. "SIDS rates have been rising over the last 10 years."
D. "Sleep apnea is the main cause of SIDS."
Full Explanation
This is an evidence-based recommendation to reduce the risk of SIDS. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends placing infants on their back for sleep as the safest sleep position. This position has been shown to significantly reduce the incidence of SIDS. The nurse should emphasize the importance of following safe sleep practices, including placing the baby on their back, providing a firm and safe sleep surface, keeping the sleep area free of soft bedding or objects, and avoiding overheating.
A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child who is hospitalized and throws a tantrum when his parent leaves. Which of the following toys should the nurse provide to alleviate the child's stress?
A. Picture book about hospitals
Picture book about hospitals might not be engaging enough for a 2-year-old and might not provide the comfort needed in a stressful situation.
B. Set of building blocks
Set of building blocks could be a good option for some children, but it may not provide the same level of comfort as a stuffed animal.
C. Stuffed animal
At age 2, children often find comfort in soft, familiar objects. A stuffed animal can serve as a transitional object, helping the child feel secure when a parent is absent. It supports emotional regulation and provides a sense of companionship.
D. Toy hammer and pounding board
This toy encourages gross motor activity and can be fun, but it may not be soothing. For a child upset by a parent’s absence, this kind of toy could even increase agitation if the child is already overstimulated.