The parent of a child who has had numerous hospitalizations asks the nurse for advice because her child has been having behavior problems at home and in school. In discussing effective discipline, which is an essential component?
a. All children display some degree of acting out and this behavior is normal.
b. The child is manipulative and should have firmer limits set on her behavior.
c. Use positive reinforcement and encourage-ment to promote cooperation and the desired behaviors.
d. Underlying reasons for rules should be given and the child should be allowed to decide on which rules should be followed.
Question 2
Which is an accurate statement concerning a child's musculoskeletal system and how it may be different from adults?
a. Growth occurs in children as a result of an increase in the number of muscle fibers.
b. Infants are at greater risk for fractures because their epiphyseal plates are not fused.
c. Because soft tissues are resilient in children, dislocations and sprains are less common than in adults.
d. Their bones have less blood flow.
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