A mother who is returning to work outside the home has found a daycare center close to her office and is eager to have her 15-month-old son placed there so he can be close by. The center will only take children who are potty-trained. The mother asks the nurse for advice about how to persuade her son to use the potty. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response for the nurse to make to this mother?
a) "Each time you change his diaper, tell your son how important and fun it is to use the potty chair."
b) "Get your son a potty chair and have him sit on it for a few minutes each day."
c) "Encourage your son to watch his older siblings use the toilet."
d) "Wait a few more months until your son has more muscle control and shows signs that he's ready to be potty trained."
Answer: "Wait a few more months until your son has more muscle control and shows signs that he's ready to be potty trained."