A nurse is teaching a class to new parents on how to handle some of the behaviors that could be demonstrated by toddlers. One of the parents asks what to do when her child throws a temper tantrum. How should the nurse respond to this parent?
1. "Try to be more attentive to the behaviors that lead into a tantrum. Then you can avoid them."
2. "Put the child in a room alone and ignore the tantrum."
3. "Make sure the child is safe, then walk away."
4. "Hold the child tightly until he stops crying."
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Sometimes, even with all the best intentions, toddlers throw tantrums. Parents should not be made to feel like it was something they did wrong or could have prevented.
Rationale 2: Placing the child away from supervision (in a room alone) could increase the risk of injury.
Rationale 3: Making sure of safety, then walking away is part of fostering the toddler's psychosocial development.
Rationale 4: Holding the child tight will only add to the child's frustration and possibly increase the behavior.
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