A mother with a 15-month-old son asks for advice about how to persuade her son to use the potty. What should the nurse respond to this mother?
A) "Encourage your son to watch his older siblings use the toilet."
B) "Get your son a potty chair and have him sit on it for a few minutes each day."
C) "Each time you change his diaper, tell your son how important and fun it is to use the potty chair."
D) "Wait a few more months until your son has more muscle control and shows signs that he's ready to be potty trained."
Ans: D
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