The nurse instructs the mother of a toddler on safety.What information about the toddler's developmental stage and factors that influence oxygenation should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
A) Frequent,serious respiratory infections
B) Airway obstruction from aspiration of small objects
C) Drowning in small amounts of water around the home
D) Development of asthma
E) Develop shortness of breath with extreme activity

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Toddlers are at risk for airway obstruction due to their tendency to put small objects in their mouths, and they can drown in small amounts of water due to their curiosity and lack of awareness of danger.

The Nurse Instructs the Mother of a Toddler on Safety