The mother of a 3-year-old tells the nurse that she will be in to visit tomorrow around 12:00 PM. The next morning, the child asks the nurse, "When is my mommy coming?" What is the nurse's best response?
a. "Your mommy will be here around noon."
b. "Your mommy will be here when you have lunch."
c. "Mommy will be here very soon."
d. "Your mommy is coming in 4 hours."
ANS: B
The toddler and preschooler do not understand time yet. They understand time relationships through activities in their experience, such as naptime and mealtimes.
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