A parent is frustrated that her toddler cannot button a shirt on his own. Which teaching point is most appropriate for the nurse to provide to this parent?
A.
A toddler is incapable of buttoning his own shirt, and the parent should stop pushing.
B.
Developing large muscle groups has to occur before developing small muscle groups.
C.
The parent should select toys and games that will help the child develop and master this skill.
D.
The child has not met a major milestone and needs a developmental consultation.
ANS: B
A concept in development is that gross motor skills must be developed first and used as the foundation for fine motor skills. The larger muscle groups develop first. Buttoning a shirt requires fine motor skills that this child has not yet mastered. It is too early to expect this activity from the child. Telling the parent to stop pushing the child is disrespectful and does not teach the parent information related to growth and development. Appropriate games and toys can help children with growth and development, but this child is too young to master the skill. The child does not need a developmental consultation.
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