Parents of a 15-year-old girl are speaking about the difficulties their daughter has in following the household rules. Which response by the nurse would be the most appropriate?
1. "Mood swings are more common in boys than girls, so this is normal.".
2. "Your daughter is testing the limits. This is a part of normal development. Make sure that you are consistent with your rules, and she will learn to follow them.".
3. "Girls tend to be more difficult than boys because they want to be the center of attention.".
4. "She is attempting to get your attention because something is bothering her.".
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1. Mood swings can occur in both male and female teens.
2. The daughter is attempting to identify herself, and the boundaries that her parents set will demonstrate love for the child.
3. This behavior is not demonstrating a need to have all the attention.
4. Not following the rules does not indicate that something is bothering the child, other than having boundaries.
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