The nurse discusses child-proofing the home for safety with the mother of a 9-month-old infant.
Which statement made by the mother would indicate an unsafe behavior?

The correct answer is Choice B.

Choice A rationale: Suggesting that trees have leaves to provide shade over a sandbox reflects a utilitarian view rather than animism. It attributes a functional benefit to the trees for human use without assigning the trees any lifelike characteristics or intent.

Choice B rationale: Saying trees hide behind leaves when they are scared exemplifies animism. It attributes human-like emotions and behaviors to trees, implying they have feelings and act upon them, which is characteristic of animistic thinking in children.

Choice C rationale: Attributing the presence of leaves to divine creation suggests a religious or spiritual explanation rather than animism. It does not imply the trees themselves have lifelike qualities or motivations; instead, it attributes their existence to an external divine force.

Choice D rationale: Indicating that leaves exist for squirrels to play in provides a functional and ecological explanation. It does not imbue trees with lifelike qualities or behaviors, focusing instead on the interaction between trees and squirrels in nature.

Choice A rationale:

"The infant has ineffective digestive enzymes" (Choice A) is not the primary reason for offering iron-rich formula to a 6-month-old infant. While infants may have limited digestive enzymes, the primary reason for introducing iron-rich foods or formula at this age is related to their iron stores being depleted, not enzyme function.

Choice B rationale:

Choice B is the correct answer because at around 6 months of age, an infant's iron stores received from the mother during pregnancy start to deplete. Breast milk, which is often the sole source of nutrition for infants, may not provide sufficient iron to meet their growing needs. This is why it's important to introduce iron-rich foods or formula at this stage to ensure the infant continues to receive an adequate supply of this essential mineral.

Choice C rationale:

"The infant has a limited ability to produce red blood cells" (Choice C) is not the primary reason for introducing iron-rich formula. While iron is essential for red blood cell production, the primary concern at this stage is the depletion of iron stores from the mother.

Choice D rationale:

"The infant has a need for iron to support dentition" (Choice D) is not a valid explanation for introducing iron-rich formula to a 6-month-old infant. Iron is not primarily related to the development of teeth, and this statement does not address the key nutritional needs of the infant at this age.