Question

The nurse is attempting to provide anticipatory guidance for the parents of an 18-month-old child. Which statement would be best for the nurse to make?

Answer 1

Answer:The parents need to know that the child is going to experience various emotions at this age ; there are points when the child will want to be independent and explore his or her world but at the same time there will be moments when he needs mom's and dad's comforting hands.

He is also going to develop some verbal expression but they will not be fully developed.

The parents will need to be consistent , supportive and patient .

Answer 2

"Medicines should be kept in a locked cabinet"!

Step-by-step explanation:

Anticipatory guidance:-

A health care worker make the parents understand the growth and developement of their childern

• These guidances include of a healthy lifestyle that prevent any harm or diesease specific to the patient's age
• guidelines may include :-

1. safety helmet during cycling
2. protection skin from sun
3. toilet learning
4. brushing teeth