Using Knowledge of Child Development,what Is the Best Approach When

question 14

Multiple Choice

Using knowledge of child development,what is the best approach when preparing a toddler for a procedure?

• A) Avoid asking the child to make choices.
• B) Demonstrate the procedure on a doll.
• C) Plan for the teaching session to last about 20 minutes.
• D) Show necessary equipment without allowing child to handle it.

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Definitions:

Esophagus

The muscular tube connecting the throat (pharynx) with the stomach, responsible for moving swallowed foods and liquids.

Mouth

The opening in the body of most animals through which food is ingested.

Villi

Small, finger-like projections that extend into the lumen of the small intestine, increasing its surface area for nutrient absorption.

Small Intestine

A part of the gastrointestinal tract following the stomach and duodenum, where most of the end absorption of nutrients and minerals from food takes place.