The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with the mother of a toddler who was hospitalized for constipation.Which statement made by the toddler's mother indicates the need for further education?
A) "I should recognize that when my child walks stiffly on his tiptoes, this could indicate withholding."
B) "Rocking and crossing the legs could be a sign of withholding."
C) "I need to make sure my child eats a low-fiber diet."
D) "Soiling could be a sign of withholding because of involuntary overflow."

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A) This child requires a diet that is high in fiber. This statement indicates the need for further instruction. All of the other statements made by the toddler's mother indicate appropriate understanding of the information presented regarding constipation.
B) This child requires a diet that is high in fiber. This statement indicates the need for further instruction. All of the other statements made by the toddler's mother indicate appropriate understanding of the information presented regarding constipation.
C) This child requires a diet that is high in fiber. This statement indicates the need for further instruction. All of the other statements made by the toddler's mother indicate appropriate understanding of the information presented regarding constipation.
D) This child requires a diet that is high in fiber. This statement indicates the need for further instruction. All of the other statements made by the toddler's mother indicate appropriate understanding of the information presented regarding constipation.

The Nurse Is Reviewing Discharge Instructions with the Mother of a Toddler