The parents of a child with cognitive impairment ask the nurse for guidance with discipline. What should the nurse's recommendation be based on?
a. Discipline is ineffective with cognitively impaired children.
b. Cognitively impaired children do not require discipline.
c. Behavior modification is an excellent form of discipline.
d. Physical punishment is the most appropriate form of discipline.
ANS: C
Discipline must begin early. Limit-setting measures must be clear, simple, consistent, and appropriate for the child's mental age. Behavior modification, especially reinforcement of desired behavior and use of time-out procedures, is an appropriate form of behavior control. Aversive strategies should be avoided in disciplining the child.
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