Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Parents of a toddler about temper tantrums.A 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
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Temper tantrums are the toddler's attempt to gain control of a situation. Toddlers often have limited communication skills and use tantrums as a way to express frustration or assert their independence. Leaving the room (choice B) may reinforce the behavior. A psychological consult (choice C) is not typically needed for normal tantrums. Choice A is incorrect as temper tantrums are not a learning disability.