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.
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.
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