The nurse is interviewing the father of a 10-month-old infant. She is playing on the floor when she notices an electric outlet and reaches up to touch it. Her father says "no" firmly and removes her from near the outlet
The nurse should use this opportunity to teach the father that the infant:
a. is old enough to understand the word "no."
b. is too young to understand the word "no."
c. should already know that electric outlets are dangerous.
d. will learn safety issues better if she is spanked.
ANS: A
By age 10 months, children are able to associate meaning with words. The father is using both verbal and physical cues to alert the child to dangerous situations. The child should be old enough to understand the word "no." The 10-month-old is too young to understand the purpose of an electric outlet. The father is using both verbal and physical cues to teach safety measures. Physical discipline should be avoided.
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