When a distressed parent tells the home health nurse that her 3-year-old has hit and pinched the new infant, the nurse's best advice would be for the parent to:
a. Pinch the child to show how the baby feels
b. Punish the child for the aggressive behavior
c. Keep the two children separated at all times
d. Say, "I feel unhappy when you try to hurt the baby.".
D
The use of an "I message" helps the child identify the consequences of the aggressive behavior.
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