A parent tells the nurse that he is having difficulty disciplining his 5-year-old child, and the nurse teaches the parent that discipline should be based on the knowledge that 5-year-olds:
a. Are incapable of delaying gratification.
b. Are not interested in attaining rights and privileges of individuality.
c. Should demonstrate basic social skills and respond to others' expectations.
d. Will use highly inappropriate methods of expressing frustration.
ANS: C
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