Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 2060 of 2368
Parents report that their 3-year-old, now with a new baby at home, wants a bottle again. What should the nurse teach?
- Correct the behavior firmly so that it does not continue again.
- Do not punish this behavior; set aside one-on-one time with the child.
- Ignore the child's requests completely until the behavior stops.
- Keep the older child away from the newborn for several weeks.
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Correct answer: Do not punish this behavior; set aside one-on-one time with the child.
Regression is a sign of the toddler's wish for more time with parents and should not be punished.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Healthy Newborn Care: Family Dynamics. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026