A home health care nurse notes a parent becoming irritated when his toddler repeatedly throws his rattle from the high chair to the floor. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Teach the parent about age-appropriate discipline.
b. Educate the parent on age-appropriate behaviors.
c. Tell the parent to stop giving the rattle back to the child.
d. Assess the child for signs of abuse or neglect.
ANS: B
Throwing an object down to watch someone else pick it up is a typical behavior for this age group. The nurse should teach the parent about how this behavior relates to toddler growth and development. The other actions are not appropriate in this situation.
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