The parents of a newborn have concerns about what they need to do to help their 2-year-old adjust to the new baby. What should the nurse suggest to these parents?
A) "You should plan some time for the secondary caregiver to focus on the toddler while the primary caregiver focuses on the infant."
B) "You should plan some time for the primary caregiver to focus on the toddler while the secondary caregiver focuses on the infant."
C) "It would be good to have a grandparent or another special adult in the child's life take the toddler on an errand or a special visit."
D) "It would be helpful to move the toddler to a new bedroom with a "grown-up" bed."
Ans: B
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