The nurse providing anticipatory guidance to the mother of a toddler should advise that childhood temper tantrums are best handled by
A. giving the child what he is asking for.
B. scolding the child when he displays tantrum behaviors.
C. spanking the child at the onset of the tantrum behaviors.
D. ignoring the tantrum and giving attention when the child acts appropriately.
Answer: D. ignoring the tantrum and giving attention when the child acts appropriately.
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a. gtt c. aa b. O.D. d. p.o.
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Stelazine 2 mg/mL. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word