The nurse is planning activities for a toddler with a birth injury of a torn brachial plexus that resulted in muscle atrophy and weakness of his right arm. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for this client?
1. Offering the toddler a choice of clothing
2. Asking the toddler if he would like to take his medicine
3. Dressing the toddler
4. Feeding the toddler
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Toddlers are developing autonomy, self-control, and independence. Offering toddlers a choice contributes to their sense of autonomy. However, taking medicine is not within the toddler's realm of choice. Dressing and feeding the toddler does not encourage independence and will eventually cause frustration for both parent and toddler. The toddler must learn how to do these activities despite the physical limitations of the right arm.
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