The nurse is teaching parents of a child with a cognitive impairment signs that indicate the child is developmentally ready for dressing training. What signs should the nurse include that indicate the child is developmentally ready for dressing training?
a. Can follow verbal commands
b. Can sit quietly for 1 to 2 minutes
c. Can master every task of dressing
d. Can follow physical gestures or cues
e. Can relate clothing to the appropriate body part
ANS: A, D, E
Children are considered developmentally ready for dressing training if they can sit quietly for 3 to 5 minutes (not 1 to 2) while working on a task; can follow physical gestures or cues; can follow verbal commands; and can relate clothing to the appropriate body part, such as socks to feet. As with other self-help skills, the child may not be able to master every task but should be evaluated for evidence of willingness to participate at his or her level of readiness.
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