During a well-child visit, the nurse observes the child saying "no" to her mother quite frequently. The mother asks the nurse, "How do I deal with her saying no all the time?" Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to suggest? Select all that apply.
a) "Offer her two options from which to choose."
b) "Offer her something she would like, such as ice cream, to distract her."
c) "Use timeout every other time she tells you no."
d) "Make a statement instead of asking a question."
e) "Limit the number of questions you ask of her."
Answer:
• "Offer her two options from which to choose."
• "Make a statement instead of asking a question."
• "Limit the number of questions you ask of her."