The nurse is educating a group of preschool parents about the importance of safety.
Which statement by a parent indicates the need for further education?

Choice A rationale:

Young children often understand that other people die, but do not equate it with themselves. As discussed in the previous response, young children often have a limited understanding of death, and they may not immediately relate it to themselves. This understanding should guide the nurse's response when addressing a parent's concerns about their children's reactions to the death of their grandmother. By recognizing that children may not fully grasp the concept of their own mortality, the nurse can provide age-appropriate explanations, comfort, and support, helping the children navigate their emotions during this difficult time.

Choice B rationale:

Children can understand the concept of a higher being much like adults can. Similar to the previous question, while children may have some understanding of spirituality and a higher being, their understanding tends to be simpler and less abstract than that of adults. However, the primary focus in this situation should be on the children's understanding of death and its implications for their lives.

Choice C rationale:

The children's response will depend entirely on whether they have been acquainted with death before this. As previously explained, the response of children to the death of a loved one is influenced by various factors, not solely by their prior acquaintance with death. Each child's emotional response is unique, and the nurse should approach them individually, considering their specific experiences and needs.

Choice D rationale:

Children are unlikely to notice their grandmother's absence if no one reminds them. This choice is not an appropriate understanding to guide the nurse's response, as children are likely to notice the absence of a loved one, even if no one reminds them. The nurse's role is to provide support, comfort, and guidance during this challenging time, not to assume that children won't notice the change in their lives.

Choice A rationale:

Parallel play is a stage of play commonly seen in toddlers and young children. During parallel play, children play alongside each other, engaging in similar activities, but they do not interact directly with one another. In this scenario, where the toddlers are playing with dolls side by side without interacting, it aligns with the characteristics of parallel play. This type of play is a normal developmental stage and helps children learn from each other and develop social skills.

Choice B rationale:

Solitary play refers to a type of play where a child plays alone without interacting with others. In this case, the children are not playing alone; they are playing alongside each other, making solitary play an incorrect choice.

Choice C rationale:

Cooperative play involves children playing together in a group with a common goal or activity, such as building a sandcastle together. In this scenario, the children are not collaborating on a common task; they are playing individually alongside each other. Therefore, cooperative play is not the correct choice.

Choice D rationale:

Associative play occurs when children play alongside each other and interact with one another but do not have a shared goal or activity. Since the children in this scenario are not interacting with each other, associative play is not the correct choice.