What could the nurse recommend to a child's mother to encourage a toddler to practice independence?
a. Offer a variety of items to choose from to stimulate his mind.
b. Allow the child to determine his own daily routine.
c. Offer him a choice between two items.
d. Set the routine herself, but discuss with her toddler how he or she would have done it differently.
ANS: C
The toddler can be allowed to make choices as the situation warrants, but the number of choices should be limited because too many confuse the toddler.
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