The nurse has developed a teaching plan for the family of a 2-year-old boy who holds his breath when he gets frustrated. What will be most important to include in this plan?
A) Provide cuddle time whenever the child begins to act out.
B) Explain the child's behavior to the parents.
C) Encourage the parents to interact more with the child.
D) Stay close to prevent injury when he gets frustrated.
Ans: D
Encourage the parents to maintain a safe environment when an episode is occurring, but to avoid giving extra attention to the child after the event since this could encourage repetition of the behavior. It is important for the parents to understand what is happening, but rewarding the child with cuddle time when he is misbehaving provides incorrect reinforcement of behaviors. Encouraging the parents to interact more with the child may be helpful, but the priority is safety for the child.
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