The nurse teaches parents of adolescents that adolescents need the support of parents and nurses to facilitate healthy lifestyles. What should be a priority focus of this guidance?

A. Crush the pill and add it to applesaucE. Crushing a pill and mixing it with food or drink without consulting a healthcare provider or pharmacist can alter the medication's efficacy or cause adverse effects. This should only be done under professional guidance.

B. Ask the child to try swallowing the pill and offer a choice of drinks to take with it: While encouraging the child to attempt swallowing the pill with various drinks may be helpful, it may not address the underlying issue of pill-swallowing difficulty.

C. Call the pharmacy and ask if the pill can be crusheD. Contacting the pharmacy to inquire about crushing the pill is a reasonable step, but ultimately, the decision should involve the healthcare provider who prescribed the medication.

D. Request that the healthcare provider prescribe the medication in liquid form: This is the best response because liquid medications are often easier for children to swallow, especially if they have difficulty swallowing pills. The healthcare provider can consider alternative formulations or dosage forms to accommodate the child's needs.

A. Myelination of the brain and spinal cord is a continuous process that begins during fetal development and continues through childhood and adolescence. While significant myelination

occurs during infancy and toddlerhood, it is not complete by 24 months. However, substantial progress in myelination does occur during the toddler years, contributing to the development of motor and cognitive skills.

B. Alveoli reach adult numbers by 3 years of age. This statement is incorrect. Alveoli continue to develop and increase in number after birth, reaching adult numbers around adolescence, not by 3 years of age.

C. Urine output in a toddler typically averages approximately 30 mL/hour. This statement is incorrect. Toddlers typically have higher urine output rates than adults due to their smaller

bladder capacity and higher metabolic rate. The average urine output for a toddler is around 1-2 mL/kg/hour, which varies depending on factors such as hydration status and activity level.

D. Toddlers typically have strong abdominal muscles by the age of 2. This statement is incorrect. While toddlers may develop some abdominal muscle strength through activities such as walking and climbing, their muscle tone and strength are still developing and may not be as strong as in older children or adults.