A mother brings her 3-year-old daughter to the emergency department because the child has been vomiting and having diarrhea for the past 36 hours. When assessing this child'stemperature, which method would be least appropriate?

A. Vary the child's schedule each day: While some variation in activities may be beneficial, providing a stable and predictable routine can also promote a sense of security and stability for the child during hospitalization.

B. According to Erikson's psychosocial development theory, the psychosocial stage for a 10- year-old child is industry versus inferiority. During this stage, children are developing a sense of competence by mastering new skills and tasks. Encouraging the child to complete school work supports this developmental stage by fostering a sense of accomplishment and competence. It

also helps maintain a sense of normalcy and continuity with academic activities despite the hospitalization.

C. Discourage visits from the client's friends: Social interaction with peers is important for the child's emotional well-being and development. Discouraging visits from friends would likely have a negative impact on the child's psychosocial needs during hospitalization.

D. Provide a daily session with a play therapist: While play therapy may be beneficial for addressing emotional needs, it may not directly address the child's psychosocial development according to Erikson's theory. Encouraging completion of school work aligns more closely with the developmental tasks of this stage.

A. Need for increased caloric intake

While toddlers may require adequate nutrition, emphasizing the need for increased caloric intake without individualized assessment and guidance may not be appropriate for all children.

B. Management of tantrums

Toddlers commonly experience tantrums as part of their development. Teaching parents effective strategies for managing and responding to tantrums can help promote positive behavior and reduce stress for both the child and the parents.

C. Dental care

Promoting good oral hygiene practices, such as regular brushing with fluoride toothpaste and routine dental check-ups, is essential for maintaining the toddler's oral health.

D. How to establish trust

While establishing trust is important for the parent-child relationship, this aspect of teaching may be more applicable to infants rather than toddlers who are already in the process of developing

trust with their caregivers.

E. How to encourage cooperative play

Encouraging cooperative play helps foster social skills, sharing, and cooperation in toddlers. Providing guidance on facilitating playdates, sharing toys, and resolving conflicts can support healthy social development.