A nurse is conducting a well-child visit for a 20-month-old toddler. The parent reports that the child has been eating much less than before and seems to only want to eat at unpredictable times throughout the day. The parent is concerned that the child is not getting adequate nutrition. Which response by the nurse best explains this change in eating behavior?

This is an expected developmental change, as toddlers between 12–18 months naturally decrease their need for food and eat periodically.

The child is exhibiting signs of an emerging eating disorder and a referral to a nutritionist is immediately indicated.

Decreased appetite at this age signals a developmental delay and the nurse should refer the child for further evaluation.

The child likely has a gastrointestinal disorder that is suppressing appetite and warrants further workup.

A nurse is reviewing the concept of atraumatic care with a group of nursing students during a pediatric clinical orientation. The nurse explains that one of the core principles is to minimize negative experiences for hospitalized children. A student asks why it is important to limit fear, loss of control, and separation when caring for pediatric patients.

Limiting fear, loss of control, and separation supports atraumatic care by reducing psychological distress and promoting a sense of safety during hospitalization.

Reducing fear and separation is primarily the responsibility of the child's family, not the nursing staff.

These factors only matter when a child is undergoing a surgical procedure, not during routine nursing assessments.

These stressors are primarily a concern for adolescents, not younger children, because adolescents have greater emotional awareness.

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A nurse is interviewing the mother of a 3-year-old during a well-child visit. During the interview, the child repeatedly interrupts, and the mother becomes visibly frustrated. The mother states firmly, 'If you don't be good, the nurse will give you a shot,' causing the child to cry and cling to her mother's legs.

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