Author Question: Parents are worried that their preschool-aged child is showing hyperaggressive behavior. What are ... (Read 59 times)

fox · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Parents are worried that their preschool-aged child is showing hyperaggressive behavior. What are signs of hyperaggresive behavior? (Select all that apply.)

a. Disrespect
b. Noncompliance
c. Infrequent impulsivity
d. Occasional temper tantrums
e. Unprovoked physical attacks on other children

Question 2

What should the nurse suggest to parents of preschoolers about sensitive questions regarding sex?

a. Distract your child from the topic.
b. Offer complete factual information.
c. Dismiss the topic until the child is older.
d. Find out what your child knows or thinks.

chevyboi1976 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, E
Hyperaggressive behavior in preschoolers is characterized by unprovoked physical attacks on other children and adults, destruction of others' property, frequent intense temper tantrums, extreme impulsivity, disrespect, and noncompliance.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Two rules govern answering sensitive questions about topics such as sex. The first is to find out what children know and think. By investigating the theories children have produced as a reasonable explanation, parents can not only give correct information but also help children understand why their explanation is inaccurate. Another reason for ascertaining what the child thinks before offering any information is to avoid giving an unasked for answer. The child should not be distracted from the topic. If parents offer too much information, the child will simply become bored or end the conversation with an irrelevant question. What matters is that parents are approachable and do not dismiss their child's inquiries.