The Nurse Is Reviewing Discharge Instructions with the Mother of a Toddler

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with the mother of a toddler who was hospitalized for constipation.Which statement made by the toddler's mother indicates the need for further education?

• A) "I should recognize that when my child walks stiffly on his tiptoes, this could indicate withholding."
• B) "Rocking and crossing the legs could be a sign of withholding."
• C) "I need to make sure my child eats a low-fiber diet."
• D) "Soiling could be a sign of withholding because of involuntary overflow."

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