The nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler about toilet training.
Which of the following statements would be most important for the nurse to make to the parent?
The nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler about toilet training.
Which of the following statements would be most important for the nurse to make to the parent?
A. "Praise your child for cooperative behavior."
[50%]
B. "Dress your child in easily removed clothing."
[29%]
C. "If a potty chair is not available, have the child sit facing the toilet tank."
[16%]
D. "Let the child observe the excreta being flushed down the toilet."
[5%]
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Subject/Lesson
Subject
Child Health
Lesson
Growth & Development
Client Need
Test Plan
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Related Topic
Development Stages and Transitions
Item Type
Item Type
Application
Explanation
Choice C is correct. Toddlers lack the stability, coordination, and size to straddle an adult toilet seat safely in the traditional position. Having the child face the tank allows better balance and provides additional security to a young child. This is the most important statement because it emphasizes client safety.
Choice A is incorrect. Encouraging positive reinforcement is helpful and should be provided even in unsuccessful attempts, but this is a behavioral strategy, not a safety-focused recommendation. It doesn't mitigate physical risk.
Choice B is incorrect. During toilet training, toddlers learn to recognize the urge to eliminate and act quickly. Their ability to promptly undress plays a significant role in successful toilet use. When children wear complicated clothing, such as overalls, belts, or tight waistbands, they may be delayed in sitting on the toilet in time, increasing the risk of accidents and contributing to frustration or toileting resistance. While this is a relevant statement, it is not the most important compared to the statement regarding safety during toileting.
Choice D is incorrect. It is recommended that the child observe the excreta being flushed down the toilet and associate these activities with usual practices. This statement is not the most important because it does not emphasize safety.
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Additional Info
✓ The nurse should encourage parents to be supportive and positive during the toilet training process.
✓ When toilet training, the nurse should recommend that a potty chair be kept in the bathroom so the environment may cue the toddler with toileting.
✓ If a potty chair is not available, having the child sit facing the toilet tank provides added support.
✓ Regression may occur during toilet training and does not indicate failure, but should be viewed as a temporary setback.
