A mother expressed concern that her 3-year-old will be jealous of the new baby when it arrives. Which of the following suggestions by the nurse would be helpful in this situation?
a. Allow the child to help care for the infant
b. Tell the child that the baby's needs will come first
c. Encourage the child to think of the baby as a pet
d. Punish any regressive behavior
A
The child should be allowed to help the mother care for the infant. The child feels that the baby will come first, and needs to understand that he or she is still important. A child of this age may view the baby as a pet, rather than a person. This is not encouraged. The child may display regressive behavior to help cope. This should not be punished.
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