The home health nurse is concerned that the teenage mother tends to watch television while feeding the baby rather than talking and playing with her baby
Which statement by the nurse will most likely encourage the mother to talk and play with the baby more? 1. "Babies who are talked to more have higher IQs later on."
2. "You should talk to your baby more."
3. "Watch how I talk to the baby and see if you can follow my lead."
4. "Have you noticed how your baby looks at you when you speak? You can see how he knows your voice."
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Rationale 1: Although speaking to the baby is important for development, there is no guarantee that the baby will have a higher IQ.
Rationale 2: Teenagers often rebel against authority figures. This statement comes across as instruction and may not be accepted by the mother.
Rationale 3: Teenagers do not like to be told what to do.
Rationale 4: This reinforces to the mother that the baby responds to her and may encourage the mother to talk to the baby more.
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