A nurse is caring for a 12-month-old toddler who is hospitalized and confined to a room with contact precautions in place. Which of the following toys should the nurse recommend in orderto meet the developmental needs of the client?

A. A Jewish male. While certain genetic factors may predispose individuals to hypertension, ethnicity or religious affiliation alone is not a direct risk factor for hypertension. Screening for hypertension should be based on individual risk factors and not solely on ethnicity or religion.

B. A white male. While hypertension can affect individuals of any race or ethnicity, it is less prevalent among white populations compared to African-American populations. However, hypertension can still occur in white males, especially if they have other risk factors such as obesity, family history, or unhealthy lifestyle habits.

C. An African-American male. African-American individuals, particularly males, have a higher prevalence of hypertension compared to other racial and ethnic groups. Genetic predisposition, as well as socio-economic factors and healthcare disparities, contribute to this increased risk.

Therefore, it is important to screen African-American males for hypertension, starting from adolescence, to ensure early detection and management.

D. An Asian female. While hypertension can affect individuals of Asian descent, the prevalence is generally lower compared to other racial and ethnic groups such as African-Americans. However, certain subgroups within the Asian population, such as South Asians, may have higher rates of hypertension due to genetic and lifestyle factors. Screening for hypertension should be based on individual risk factors rather than broad racial or ethnic categories.

A. "I will give him a pacifier during feeding time.": Giving a pacifier during feeding time may interfere with the infant's ability to coordinate sucking, swallowing, and breathing, especially if

they are receiving nutrition through a nasogastric tube. This response indicates a need for further teaching because pacifiers during feeding time could potentially disrupt the infant's feeding

pattern and may not be appropriate in this situation.

B. "We need to make sure he doesn't lose the desire to eat by mouth.": This response

demonstrates an understanding of the importance of maintaining the infant's oral feeding skills and indicates appropriate knowledge about promoting oral feeding while using a nasogastric

tube.

C. "We need to keep feeding time very quiet.": Keeping feeding time quiet can help reduce distractions and promote a calm environment, which may enhance feeding tolerance for the infant. This response reflects an understanding of strategies to facilitate feeding.

D. "Sucking produces saliva, which aids in digestion.": This response demonstrates knowledge about the benefits of sucking and saliva production during feeding, indicating an understanding of the infant's physiological needs during feeding.