Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching the guardian of a newborn about how to prepare their 3-year-old child to meet their new sibling. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Provide a doll for your 3-year-old child to imitate parental behaviors. This is the best option as it allows the child to practice and understand the concept of having a new sibling through play. By imitating parental behaviors with the doll, the child can learn caregiving skills and prepare for the arrival of the new sibling.
Choice A is incorrect because abruptly changing all routines may cause stress and confusion for the child. Choice C is incorrect as simply telling the child they will have a new playmate may not adequately prepare them for the changes that come with a new sibling. Choice D is incorrect because it is important to transition the child from crib to bed before the newborn arrives to avoid associating the change with the new sibling.
Choice A is incorrect because abruptly changing all routines may cause stress and confusion for the child. Choice C is incorrect as simply telling the child they will have a new playmate may not adequately prepare them for the changes that come with a new sibling. Choice D is incorrect because it is important to transition the child from crib to bed before the newborn arrives to avoid associating the change with the new sibling.