Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A toddlerA nurse is teaching the parents of a toddler about temper tantrums. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A because temper tantrums in toddlers are often a way for them to express their frustration and assert independence. By understanding this, parents can respond with patience and teach the toddler appropriate ways to cope with their emotions. Leaving the room (B) may reinforce negative behavior, and getting a psychological consult (C) or labeling tantrums as a learning disability (D) is unnecessary and could create unnecessary anxiety for the child and parents.