A 2-year-old is having a temper tantrum. What advice should the nurse give the mother?
1. For safety reasons, the toddler should be restrained during the tantrum.
2. Punishment should be initiated, as tantrums should be controlled.
3. The mother should promise the toddler a reward if the tantrum stops.
4. The tantrum should be ignored as long as the toddler is safe.
Answer: The tantrum should be ignored as long as the toddler is safe.