How can a family best assist a toddler who is attempting to feed himself?

a. Encourage the child to use a fork
b. Feed the child themselves using a fork
c. Encourage large portions for easier handling
d. Offer the child finger foods


ANS: D
Toddlers need to develop autonomy and do things for themselves in a trial-and-error method. Finger foods allow the child a feeling of independence.

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a. 10% b. 15% c. 25% d. 60%

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You are caring for a client with right-sided heart failure. When assessing the respiratory rate of this client, what is an indication that the client is having difficulty breathing?

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Which statement by the patient indicates understanding? a. "Brevital allows a larger amount of in-haled anesthetic to be used without in-creased side effects." b. "Brevital is given to enhance the analgesic and muscle relaxation effects of the in-haled anesthetic." c. "Brevital is used to produce rapid uncons-ciousness before administration of the in-haled anesthetic." d. "Brevital is used to reduce cardiovascular and respiratory depression caused by the inhaled anesthetic."

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