Author Question: A nurse is teaching parents about appropriate discipline for their toddler. Which information is ... (Read 128 times)

ereecah · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A nurse is teaching parents about appropriate discipline for their toddler. Which information is appropriate for the nurse to include in the session? (Select all that apply.)

A.
Be firm and specific but respectful.
B.
Deliver consequences immediately.
C.
Tie consequences to the action if possible.
D.
Time-outs are 5 minutes for each year of life.
E.
Try to anticipate and avoid tantrums.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to provide information to the parents of a 14-year-old who is within normal limits for growth and development. What information is appropriate for the nurse to include? (Select all that apply.)

A.
Children of this age can anticipate long-term consequences of choices.
B.
Growth, although slowed, can still be significant.
C.
The child of this age may be able to give informed consent in some situations.
D.
The child of his age is not normally worried about sexual identity.
E.
Peer group influence is often stronger than family influence.

31809pancho · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, E
Effective discipline involves parents being firm and specific. They should be respectful and speak as they would want to be spoken to. The most effective consequences are delivered immediately and are tied to the action in a logical way. If parents can recognize triggers for temper tantrums, they can avoid them (e.g., a child who is tired needs a nap or bedtime). A rule of thumb for time-out is 1 minute for each year of life.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, E
Adolescents are in the stage of formal operations and can think abstractly. They are able to anticipate long-term consequences of choices. Growth continues during this period and, although slower than in other stages, can still be significant. Depending on state law and the teen's age, a teen may be able to give informed consent in situations such as seeking birth control or assistance with substance abuse. Establishing a sexual identity is one of the three main tasks of this age group. Peers often have more influence over the teen than family.