The nurse is preparing to teach a discipline class for parents of ...

[CBme]

The nurse is preparing to teach a discipline class for parents of preschoolers. The nurse will be guided by the following principles:
 
  a. Discipline and punishment are the same
  b. Punishment includes all methods that are used to change behavior
  c. Punishment is a specific procedure that is used to decrease an unwanted behavior
  d. Discipline is threatening to a child's well-being

Question 2

An advantage of the developmental theory of families approach is that it provides nurses with information about:
 
  a. what to expect of families at different points in their life cycle
  b. pathology in the family and how it affects individuals
  c. growth of individuals compared with other family members
  d. limitations of individuals and families

[thall411]

Answer to Question 1

C
Discipline and punishment are not the same. Discipline includes all methods used to change behavior; punishment is used to decrease unwanted behavior. Discipline provides structure and security in a child's life.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Correct. An advantage of the developmental approach to families is that it provides nurses with information about what to expect at different points in their life cycle, and, thus, what teaching and counseling services they may need.
B Incorrect. The development theory plods along the normal expectations and does not contemplate pathology.
C Incorrect. The family is compared to other families at the same stage of development without any focus upon the individuals compared to other family members.
D Incorrect. The theory does not focus upon the limitations of individuals and families but rather upon developmental stages.

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