Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
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
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: "Provide a doll for your 3-year-old child to imitate parental behaviors." This statement is correct because it encourages the child to engage in symbolic play, which can help them process and understand the upcoming changes in the family dynamics with the arrival of a newborn. By imitating parental behaviors with a doll, the child can learn about caregiving and prepare for the new sibling.
Statements B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not provide specific guidance on how to help the child adjust to the new situation. Statement B could cause unnecessary stress for the child by suggesting a sudden change in routines. Statement C may lead to confusion or unrealistic expectations for the child about the new playmate. Statement D does not address the child's emotional readiness for the transition from a crib to a bed.
In summary, providing a doll for the child to imitate parental behaviors is the most appropriate and helpful suggestion for preparing a 3-year-old child for the arrival of
Statements B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not provide specific guidance on how to help the child adjust to the new situation. Statement B could cause unnecessary stress for the child by suggesting a sudden change in routines. Statement C may lead to confusion or unrealistic expectations for the child about the new playmate. Statement D does not address the child's emotional readiness for the transition from a crib to a bed.
In summary, providing a doll for the child to imitate parental behaviors is the most appropriate and helpful suggestion for preparing a 3-year-old child for the arrival of