The nurse knows that the school-age child is in Erikson's stage of industry versus inferiority. Which best exemplifies a school-ager working toward accomplishing this developmental task?

A. Telling about safety procedures during baths: While bath safety is important, it may not be the most relevant topic for a 9-month-old, who may already have established bathing routines. Additionally, the focus of anticipatory guidance at this age is often broader than just one specific activity.

B. Warning about small objects left on the floor: While important for safety, this advice may be more pertinent when the child is older and more mobile. At 9 months, infants are typically not yet crawling or exploring the environment as extensively.

C. Advising how to create a toddler-safe homE. At 9 months, infants are becoming more mobile and curious, so advising on how to create a safe environment is crucial to prevent accidents and injuries as the child begins to explore their surroundings.

D. Cautioning about putting the baby in a walker: Walkers are generally not recommended due to safety concerns, but this advice may be more relevant when the child is closer to reaching the appropriate age for walker use.

A. Epiglottitis

Epiglottitis typically presents with rapid onset of severe sore throat, high fever, difficulty swallowing, and drooling due to inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis. It is a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention but is less likely to present with the described symptoms.

B. Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis commonly occurs in infants and young children, often during the winter months. It is characterized by symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, nasal congestion, fever, and

respiratory distress. The described symptoms, including coughing, nasal congestion, and intermittent fever, align with bronchiolitis.

C. Influenza

Influenza typically presents with symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, and fatigue. While coughing and fever are common symptoms of influenza, the presence of apneic spells is less typical of influenza and more indicative of lower respiratory tract infections like bronchiolitis.

D. Croup

Croup is characterized by a barking cough, hoarseness, and respiratory distress often accompanied by stridor. While croup shares some symptoms with bronchiolitis, such as coughing, the absence of stridor in the description suggests bronchiolitis as a more likely diagnosis.