The nurse is planning to teach parents of a 15-month-old child.Which is the priority concern the nurse should address?

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Accidents are the major cause of death in children,including deaths caused by ingestion of poisonous materials.Home and environmental safety assessments are priorities in this age-group because of toddlers' increased motor skills and independence,which puts them at greater risk in an unsafe environment.Although it is appropriate to give parents of a 15-month-old child toilet training guidelines,the child is not usually ready for toilet training,so it is not the priority teaching intervention.Parents of a 15-month-old child should have been advised to begin weaning from the breast or bottle at 6 to 12 months of age.Educating a parent about preschool readiness is important and can occur later in the parents' educational process.The priority teaching intervention for the parents of a 15-month-old child is the importance of a safe environment.

The Nurse Is Planning to Teach Parents of a 15-Month-Old