The nurse using developmental theory offers anticipatory guidance on preventing injuries to the family of a preschooler.What concepts guide this information?
A) Coordination lagging behind activity
B) Development of personal values and ethics
C) Impact of friends and peer group
D) Poor judgment about safety risks
E) Toddler's increasing physical abilities

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The toddler is in a stage where rapid physical development occurs but coordination and judgment are lagging behind.Thus the toddler is prone to accidents and injury.The nurse should offer anticipatory guidance so the parents can keep their child safe.Development of personal values and ethics occurs in the school-age and adolescent stage.Impact of peer group increases in this stage as well.

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