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Nursing Care of Toddlers

The parent of a 14-month-old toddler asks the nurse about how to proceed with bowel training. What should the nurse recommend to optimize success?

ExplanationB. A potty chair allows the child to display its contents with pride; sitting on top of a toilet seat is frightening for many children. Potty chairs also allow the child to place feet on the floor for an effective Valsalva maneuver for bowel evacuation. A. Sitting on a toilet seat can be frightening for a toddler; timing of bowel training should coincide with the gastrocolic reflex. C. Bowel training should begin when the child shows readiness. D. A diet consisting mainly of solid foods will make stools more bulky and easier to control.