Asked by Alyssa Boisen on May 04, 2024
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A 3-year-old who is to be discharged the next morning asks,"When can I go home?" Which response demonstrates that the nurse is basing her response on the preconceptual phase of Piaget's cognitive development model?
A) "You will go home when the doctor says you may."
B) "You will be going home tomorrow."
C) "After you sleep tonight and wake up,you will go home."
D) "You can go after your morning breathing treatment."
Preconceptual Phase
A stage prior to conception, focusing on health and behaviors that can influence the well-being of a future pregnancy and offspring.
Cognitive Development
The process of growth and change in intellectual abilities such as thinking, reasoning, and understanding.
- Recognize and explain Piaget's stages of cognitive development.
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Zybrea KnightMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The preconceptual phase occurs between the ages of 2 and 4, during which the child uses symbols to represent objects and experiences. The nurse's response in choice C uses the concept of time, which is a symbol, to explain when the child will go home.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and explain Piaget's stages of cognitive development.