A nurse is reinforcing teaching about car seat safety with the parents of a 6-month-old infant.
Which of the following statements by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?

Choice A rationale

While it’s important to set boundaries and expectations for behavior, telling a toddler that temper tantrums are not acceptable may not be effective. Toddlers are still learning how to manage their emotions and may not fully understand this concept.

Choice B rationale

Punishing a toddler after a tantrum can reinforce the negative behavior. It’s better to ignore the tantrum and then praise the child when they are behaving appropriately.

Choice C rationale

Ignoring a toddler’s temper tantrums can be an effective strategy. By not giving attention to the negative behavior, the toddler learns that tantrums are not a successful way to get what they want.

Choice D rationale

Offering a reward if the child stops the tantrum can reinforce the negative behavior. The child may learn to start tantrums in order to receive a reward for stopping.

Choice A rationale

Calculating the safe dosage is a crucial step in administering medication to a toddler. This ensures that the child receives the appropriate amount of medication based on their weight and age.

Choice B rationale

Identifying the toddler by asking the caregiver is an important step to ensure that the correct medication is given to the correct child.

Choice C rationale

Telling the caregiver to administer the medication is not recommended. As a nurse, it is your responsibility to administer the medication to ensure it is done correctly.

Choice D rationale

Offering juice after the medication can help mask any unpleasant taste and make the medication administration process more tolerable for the toddler.

Choice E rationale

Asking the toddler to pick a toy to hold during administration can serve as a distraction and make the process less stressful for the child.