Caregivers complain to the nurse that their 2-year-old child insists on having his own way and is very stubborn about wanting things done at the same time in the same way every day
The best response by the nurse is which of the following responses? a. "Usually stubbornness can be corrected with behavior modification."
b. "You will need to teach your child that the caregiver is the one in charge."
c. "Routines provide a sense of security and control over the environment."
d. "Coming up with a way to change this presents a challenge to caregivers."
C
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A Incorrect. The toddler likes habit and routine and is not intentionally being stubborn.
B Incorrect. The toddler likes habit and routine and is developing a sense of autonomy; caregivers cannot teach that "they are in charge".
C Correct. Toddlers like habit and routine and are beginning to test the idea of independence.
D Incorrect. Caregivers should not try to force the child to change, as the toddler likes habit and routine.
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