The nurse is preparing to outline principles of discipline for ...

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The nurse is preparing to outline principles of discipline for parents of an infant. What information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Firmly say No.
  b. Distract the child to another activity.
  c. Bribe the child with a sweet treat.
  d. Remain consistent.
  e. Ignore the child until behavior improves.

Question 2

The nurse cautions that children who have unmet hunger needs will likely display which characteristic(s)? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Irritability
  b. Ineffective feeding patterns
  c. No predictable sleep-wake cycle
  d. Distrust
  e. Effective parent bonding

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D
Parental approval is important to the infant, and setting limits early is important (Anderson, 2008). Principles of discipline for an infant include lowering the voice to say no firmly, removing the child from the situation, distraction, and consistency.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
Children who experience frequent hunger do not have effective parental bonding. All other options are probable outcomes for a child who has unmet hunger needs.