A 6-month-old girl weighs 14.7 lb during a scheduled check-up. Her birth weight was 8 lb. What is the priority nursing intervention?

A. Need for increased caloric intake

While toddlers may require adequate nutrition, emphasizing the need for increased caloric intake without individualized assessment and guidance may not be appropriate for all children.

B. Management of tantrums

Toddlers commonly experience tantrums as part of their development. Teaching parents effective strategies for managing and responding to tantrums can help promote positive behavior and reduce stress for both the child and the parents.

C. Dental care

Promoting good oral hygiene practices, such as regular brushing with fluoride toothpaste and routine dental check-ups, is essential for maintaining the toddler's oral health.

D. How to establish trust

While establishing trust is important for the parent-child relationship, this aspect of teaching may be more applicable to infants rather than toddlers who are already in the process of developing

trust with their caregivers.

E. How to encourage cooperative play

Encouraging cooperative play helps foster social skills, sharing, and cooperation in toddlers. Providing guidance on facilitating playdates, sharing toys, and resolving conflicts can support healthy social development.

A. A 7-year-old child who has diabetes insipidus and a urine specific gravity of 1.016: While diabetes insipidus requires monitoring and management, a urine specific gravity of 1.016 alone does not indicate acute distress or an emergency situation. The child may need adjustments in fluid intake or medication, but this can typically be addressed in a less urgent manner.

B. A 10-year-old child who has sickle cell anemia who reports severe chest pain: Severe chest pain in a child with sickle cell anemia could indicate a vaso-occlusive crisis affecting the chest, which is potentially life-threatening. Prompt assessment and intervention are necessary to

manage the pain and prevent complications, including acute chest syndrome or respiratory compromise.

C. A 1-year-old toddler who has roseola and a temperature of 39°C (102.2°F): Roseola is typically a benign viral illness characterized by fever and a rash. While a fever in a young child

requires monitoring and symptomatic management, it is not usually considered an emergency unless accompanied by other concerning symptoms such as dehydration or respiratory distress.

D. A 4-year-old child who has asthma and a PCO2 of 37 mm: While asthma exacerbations can be serious, a PCO2 level of 37 mm indicates normal carbon dioxide levels, which do not suggest acute respiratory distress or impending respiratory failure. However, if the child is experiencing severe respiratory distress, cyanosis, or altered mental status, immediate assessment and

intervention would be warranted.