A 7-year-old boy experiences tics, which have become increasingly frequent in recent months. How should the nurse teach the boy's teacher to respond to his tics?
A) Set firm limits about where, when, and how he exhibits his tics.
B) Teach the boy's classmates that his tics are not something that he can control.
C) Place the boy in a private, low-stimulation environment whenever possible to prevent his tics.
D) Provide rewards when the boy goes long periods without having any tics.
Ans: B
Tics are largely involuntary, especially in younger children. Establishing a pattern of rewards or consequences would be ineffective and inappropriate. A calm environment may be of some benefit, but the priority would be teaching others that the boy's behavior is not deliberate.
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