A parent asks the nurse about negativism in toddlers. Which is the most appropriate recommendation?
a. Punish the child.
b. Provide more attention.
c. Ask child not always to say "no."
d. Reduce the opportunities for a "no" answer.
ANS: D
The nurse should suggest to the parent that questions be phrased with realistic choices rather than yes or no answers. This provides the toddler with a sense of control and reduces the opportunity for negativism. Negativism is not an indication of stubbornness or insolence and should not be punished. The negativism is not a function of attention; the child is testing limits to gain an understanding of the world. The toddler is too young to be asked to not always say "no."
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