What are supportive interventions that can assist a toddler with a chronic illness to meet developmental milestones? (Select all that apply.)
a. Give choices.
b. Provide sensory experiences.
c. Avoid discipline and limit setting.
d. Discourage negative and ritualistic behaviors.
e. Encourage independence in as many areas as possible.
ANS: A, B, E
To encourage autonomy, choices should be given and independence encouraged in as many areas as possible. Sensory experiences should be encouraged to help the toddler to learn through sensorimotor experiences. Age-appropriate discipline and limit setting should be initiated. Negative and ritualistic behaviors are normal and should be allowed.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a. Teaching performed b. Any change in client status c. Treatments administered d. Hygiene measures performed