The father of a 2-year-old girl tells the nurse that he and his wife would like to begin toilet training their daughter soon. He asks when the right time is to begin this process. Which of the following should the nurse say in response?
a) "It is best to wait a little longer, until she is 3; only then will she be socially developed enough to understand what you are asking her to do."
b) "She's well past the age to begin toilet training; most children are ready by age 1, when they have developed the needed nervous control."
c) "When she starts tugging on a wet or dirty diaper, she is letting you know she's ready."
d) "The best time to start toilet training is as soon as the child begins walking."
Answer: "When she starts tugging on a wet or dirty diaper, she is letting you know she's ready."