The parents of a toddler are concerned that their child is so messy during eating, so they just feed him. The nurse's best response is to state::
1. "That's probably best. I'm sure it makes your meal time more pleasant."
2. "At least you're sharing meals as a family. That's the most important."
3. "Motor skills keep improving with age. Try not to get frustrated with the mess."
4. "Your child will never learn if you don't let him experience."
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: This option reflects parental action that will interfere with the child's development; assuring the parents that this will improve may help them with their patience during the messy times.
Rationale 2: This option does not address the developemental need for the child to attempt feeding himself.
Rationale 3: Fine muscle coordination and gross motor skills improve during toddlerhood. At 2 years, the toddler should be able to hold a spoon and put it into the mouth correctly, albeit with some messes while he is learning. Assuring the parents that this will improve may help them with their patience during the messy times.
Rationale 4: Simply doing the skill for the child will allow no room for practice and error. However, the nurse must be careful in how this is worded, so as not to sound "scolding" to the parents.
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