A parent asks the nurse, "When will I know my child is ready for toilet training?" The nurse should include what in the response? (Select all that apply.)
a. The child should be able to stay dry for 1 hour.
b. The child should be able to sit, walk, and squat.
c. The child should have regular bowel movements.
d. The child should express a willingness to please.
ANS: B, C, D
Signs of toilet training readiness include physical and psychological readiness. The ability to sit, walk, and squat and having regular bowel movements are physical readiness signs. Expressing a willingness to please is a sign of psychological readiness. The child should be able to stay dry for 2 hours, not 1.
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