A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a child who has hemophilia about the care of an injury that causes bleeding. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. Asks many questions is incorrect. While toddlers are curious and begin to use two-word phrases around 24 months, the phase of asking many questions ("why" stagE. is more characteristic of preschool-aged children (3–5 years).

B. Shares toys with others is incorrect. At 24 months, children are still egocentric and do not typically engage in cooperative play. Sharing and taking turns develop later in early childhood.

C. Has an imaginary playmate is incorrect. Imaginary friends are more common in preschool-aged children, typically around 3 to 5 years old.

D. Demonstrates parallel play is correct. Toddlers around 24 months engage in parallel play, where they play alongside other children without direct interaction. This is a normal stage of social development before cooperative play emerges.

A. "I will apply the antibiotic ointment in the morning and use the drops at bedtime." is incorrect. If an antibiotic is prescribed, either drops or ointment are typically used, but not both. Additionally, viral conjunctivitis does not require antibiotics, so treatment depends on the underlying cause.

B. "I will use a separate washcloth to clean the affected eye." is correct. Using a separate washcloth prevents the spread of infection to the unaffected eye or to others. Conjunctivitis is highly contagious, and proper hygiene is essential in preventing its spread.

C. "I will wipe from the outer to inner corners of the eye to remove secretions." is incorrect. The correct technique is to wipe from the inner to the outer canthus to prevent spreading debris and infection toward the tear ducts.

D. "I will leave a warm, moist compress on the affected eye for 10 minutes." is incorrect. While warm compresses can help soothe irritation, prolonged moisture can create an environment for bacterial growth. Shorter applications are recommended, and cool compresses may also provide relief.