Which nursing actions are developmentally appropriate when providing care to a hospitalized toddler-age child? Select all that apply
1. Using a crib mobile for distraction during a procedure
2. Having a potty-chair available
3. Allowing self-feeding opportunities
4. Showing equipment that will be used during the scheduled surgery
5. Assessing drawings to determine concerns
2, 3
Explanation:
1. A crib mobile would be more developmentally appropriate for the infant, not the toddler-age, child.
2. Many toddlers are potty training; therefore, it is appropriate for the nurse to have a potty-chair available for the child.
3. It is appropriate for the nurse to allow for self-feeding opportunities as this is developmentally appropriate for a toddler-age child.
4. Showing equipment that will be used during a scheduled surgery is not a developmentally appropriate intervention for a toddler-age child. This is more appropriate for the preschool-age child.
5. Assessing drawing to determine concerns is developmentally appropriate for the preschool, not the toddler-age, child.
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