The Nurse Is Teaching Parents of a Child with a Cognitive

question 43

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching parents of a child with a cognitive impairment signs that indicate the child is developmentally ready for dressing training.What signs should the nurse include that indicate the child is developmentally ready for dressing training?

• A) Can follow verbal commands
• B) Can sit quietly for 1 to 2 minutes
• C) Can master every task of dressing
• D) Can follow physical gestures or cues
• E) Can relate clothing to the appropriate body part

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