A parent tells the nurse, "My toddler tries to undo the car seat harness and climb out of the seat." What strategies should the nurse recommend to the parent to encourage the child to stay in the seat? (Select all that apply.)
a. Allow your child to hold a favorite toy.
b. Allow your child out of the seat occasionally.
c. Avoid using rewards to encourage cooperative behavior.
d. When child tries to unbuckle the seat harness, firmly say, "No."
e. It may be necessary to stop the car to reinforce the expected behavior.
ANS: A, D, E
Strategies to encourage a child to stay in a car seat include allowing the child to hold favorite toy, firmly saying "No" if the child begins to undo the harness, and stopping the car to reinforce the expected behavior. Rewards, such as stars or stickers, can be used to encourage cooperative behavior. The child should stay in the car seat at all times, even for short trips.
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