* The nurse identifies which of the following as a characteristic of defecation in toddlers?
a) Control of defecation starts between 1 and 2 years of age
b) Toddlers frequently delay defecation because of play
c) Constipation is a common problem among toddlers
d) Control of defecation normally begins after 3 years of age
Answer: a) Control of defecation starts between 1 and 2 years of age
(Control of defecation generally starts in toddlers between 1 and 2 years of age. Children between 3 and 6 years of age frequently delay defecation because of play and may experience constipation)
a) Control of defecation starts between 1 and 2 years of age
b) Toddlers frequently delay defecation because of play
c) Constipation is a common problem among toddlers
d) Control of defecation normally begins after 3 years of age
Answer: a) Control of defecation starts between 1 and 2 years of age
(Control of defecation generally starts in toddlers between 1 and 2 years of age. Children between 3 and 6 years of age frequently delay defecation because of play and may experience constipation)