Exam 18: The Preschool Child

A 3-year-old child,while playing with his favorite toy in the playroom of the pediatric unit,is approached by another child who also wants to play with the same toy.What behavior will the nurse anticipate from this child?

A preschool child is asked,"Why do trees have leaves?" Which response would be an example of animism?

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?

What type of play is most appropriate when planning care for a child with moderate intellectual deficiency?

Parents of a 5-year-old child tell the nurse they are concerned about their child's speech development by stating,"No one can understand him but us." What clinical classification of speech disorder does the nurse suspect?

A parent is concerned about her children's reaction should their grandmother die.What understanding will guide the nurse's response?

What intervention might the nurse suggest as helpful for the child with enuresis?

Which major developmental tasks will the nurse expect a child to accomplish by the end of the preschool years? (Select all that apply. )

When planning an activity for a 3-year-old child,the nurse bases the plan on the average attention span of _____ minutes.