The nurse is educating a group of preschool parents about the importance of safety.
Which statement by a parent indicates the need for further education?

Choice A rationale:

Setting the table with paper plates. A 5-year-old child is typically capable of performing simple tasks that contribute to household chores. Setting the table with paper plates is an age-appropriate task for a 5-year-old because it involves basic motor skills and helps teach them responsibility. Paper plates are safe and do not require handling sharp objects or potentially harmful substances.

Choice B rationale:

Scrubbing out the sink with cleanser. Scrubbing out the sink with cleanser is not an appropriate task for a 5-year-old child. It involves the use of potentially harmful cleaning products and may require them to handle sharp or abrasive objects. This task exceeds the developmental capabilities and safety considerations for a child of this age.

Choice C rationale:

Washing the dirty knives. Washing dirty knives is a task that involves handling sharp objects and potentially hazardous items. It is not an appropriate task for a 5-year-old child due to the safety risks involved. This task requires a level of fine motor skills and responsibility that is beyond what a child of this age can reasonably handle.

Choice D rationale:

Carrying glasses from the table to the sink. Carrying glasses from the table to the sink is a task that can be appropriate for a 5-year-old child. It does not involve handling sharp objects or dangerous chemicals, and it contributes to basic household chores. However, supervision is essential to ensure the child's safety and prevent accidents. .

Choice A rationale:

"Thumb-sucking is detrimental to the eruption of the child's teeth and must be stopped as soon as possible.”. This response is not the most helpful because it can create unnecessary anxiety for the father and the child. While prolonged thumb-sucking can affect dental development, it's not an urgent concern in most cases.

Choice B rationale:

"Most children will stop thumb-sucking naturally by school age.”. This is the most helpful response. It reassures the father that thumb-sucking is a common behavior among preschool-age children and that many children naturally outgrow it as they enter school age. It encourages patience and avoids unnecessary intervention.

Choice C rationale:

"Over-the-counter treatments that give a bad taste can be placed on the thumb to discourage the practice.”. This option suggests using a topical solution to discourage thumb-sucking. While it's a valid approach, it may not be necessary for most children, and a more conservative approach (choice B) is often preferable.

Choice D rationale:

"Consistently touching the child's fingers whenever he sucks his thumb is most effective.”. This response may not be as effective or practical as choice B, which advises patience. Constantly touching the child's fingers may disrupt their comfort without necessarily leading to a cessation of thumb-sucking.