The parents of a young child ask the nurse for suggestions about ...

[captainjonesify]

The parents of a young child ask the nurse for suggestions about discipline. When discussing the use of time-outs, which should the nurse include?
 
  a. Send the child to his or her room if the child has one.
  b. A general rule for length of time is 1 hour per year of age.
  c. Select an area that is safe and nonstimulating, such as a hallway.
  d. If the child cries, refuses, or is more disruptive, try another approach.

Question 2

When discussing discipline with the mother of a 4-year-old child, which should the nurse include?
 
  a. Parental control should be consistent.
  b. Withdrawal of love and approval is effective at this age.
  c. Children as young as 4 years rarely need to be disciplined.
  d. One should expect rules to be followed rigidly and unquestioningly.

[TheNamesImani]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The area must be nonstimulating and safe. The child becomes bored in this environment and then changes behavior to rejoin activities. The child's room may have toys and activities that negate the effect of being separated from the family. The general rule is 1 minute per year of age. An hour per year is excessive. When the child cries, refuses, or is more disruptive, the time-out does not start; the time-out begins when the child quiets.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
For effective discipline, parents must be consistent and must follow through with agreed-on actions. Withdrawal of love and approval is never appropriate or effective. The 4-year-old child will test limits and may misbehave. Children of this age do not respond to verbal reasoning. Realistic goals should be set for this age group. Discipline is necessary to reinforce these goals. Discipline strategies should be appropriate to the child's age and temperament and the severity of the misbehavior. Following rules rigidly and unquestioningly is beyond the developmental capabilities of a 4-year-old child.

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