What should the teaching plan include about infant fall precautions? (Select all that apply.).

Choice A rationale:

Speaking in 2-word sentences is not a developmental milestone expected in a 9-month-old infant. Language development typically involves babbling, imitating sounds, and understanding simple commands at this age.

Choice B rationale:

Beginning to use a spoon rather sloppily is also not a typical milestone for a 9-month-old. Infants at this age are just starting to explore solid foods and are more likely to use their hands for self-feeding.

Choice C rationale:

Creeping along the floor is an appropriate developmental milestone for a 9-month-old. This crawling or creeping motion is a precursor to crawling and walking. It's a sign of motor development and exploration.

Choice D rationale:

Grasping objects with a palmar grasp is a skill that infants typically develop at a much younger age, usually within the first few months of life. By 9 months, they should have progressed to a more refined pincer grasp.

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.