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