A Mother Asks When Toilet Training Is Most Appropriately Initiated

question 18

Multiple Choice

A mother asks when toilet training is most appropriately initiated.What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "When your child is 12 to 18 months of age."
• B) "When your child exhibits signs of physical and psychological readiness."
• C) "When your child has been walking for 9 months."
• D) "When your child is able to sit on the 'potty' for 10 to 15 minutes."

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