The nurse is preparing to teach a class on discipline and ...

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

Question 2

The nurse takes into consideration that infants and children are especially vulnerable to communicable diseases because this age child: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Does not have a fully developed immune system
  b. Has a low reservoir of antibodies
  c. Has greater hand-to-mouth exposure
  d. May attend daycare
  e. Is in a growing spurt

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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, B, C, D
These children are frequently in daycare with multiple sources of exposure, and they have immature immune systems and a low reservoir of antibodies. Developmentally many of them still have hand-to-mouth behaviors.