The parents of a 2-day-old girl are concerned because her feet and hands are slightly blue. How should the nurse respond?

A. Need for increased caloric intake

While toddlers may require adequate nutrition, emphasizing the need for increased caloric intake without individualized assessment and guidance may not be appropriate for all children.

B. Management of tantrums

Toddlers commonly experience tantrums as part of their development. Teaching parents effective strategies for managing and responding to tantrums can help promote positive behavior and reduce stress for both the child and the parents.

C. Dental care

Promoting good oral hygiene practices, such as regular brushing with fluoride toothpaste and routine dental check-ups, is essential for maintaining the toddler's oral health.

D. How to establish trust

While establishing trust is important for the parent-child relationship, this aspect of teaching may be more applicable to infants rather than toddlers who are already in the process of developing

trust with their caregivers.

E. How to encourage cooperative play

Encouraging cooperative play helps foster social skills, sharing, and cooperation in toddlers. Providing guidance on facilitating playdates, sharing toys, and resolving conflicts can support healthy social development.

A. "Do you participate in any sports?": This question directly addresses gross motor skills by inquiring about physical activities that involve large muscle groups and coordination, such as sports.

B. "Do you play any instruments?": While playing musical instruments may involve some coordination and motor skills, it primarily assesses fine motor skills rather than gross motor skills.

C. "Do you like to do puzzles?": Puzzles primarily assess cognitive skills rather than gross motor skills.

D. "Do you like to construct models?": Constructing models also primarily assesses fine motor skills and cognitive abilities rather than gross motor skills.