Question

A nurse is providing teaching on toilet training to a parent education group. Which signs of training readiness does the nurse explain to the parents?

1) Ability to stay dry for at least two hours
2) Ability to communicate the need to use the toilet
3) Ability to dress and undress independently
4) Ability to climb stairs without assistance
5) Ability to tie shoelaces

Answer 1

Signs of toilet training readiness include the ability to stay dry for at least two hours, communicate the need to use the toilet, and dress and undress independently.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse explains to the parents that signs of toilet training readiness include:

1. Ability to stay dry for at least two hours: This indicates that the child has bladder control and can wait before using the toilet.
2. Ability to communicate the need to use the toilet: The child should be able to express when they need to use the bathroom, either through words or gestures.
3. Ability to dress and undress independently: This shows that the child has the motor skills required to manage clothing when using the toilet.

The other signs mentioned in the question (climbing stairs without assistance and tying shoelaces) are not directly related to toilet training readiness.