A parent asks the nurse about negativism in toddlers. What is the most appropriate recommendation?
a. Punish the child.
b. Provide more attention.
c. Ask child not to always say "no."
d. Reduce the opportunities for a "no" answer.
ANS: D
The nurse should suggest to the parent that questions should be phrased with realistic choices rather than yes or no answers. This provides a sense of control for the toddler 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 comply with requests not to say "no."
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