The mother of a 4-year-old asks for advice on using time-out for discipline with her child. What advice should the nurse give the mother?
1. If spanking is not working, then time-out is not likely to be helpful either.
2. Place the child in time-out for 4 minutes.
3. Use time-out only if removing privileges is unsuccessful.
4. The child should stay in time-out until crying ceases.
Answer: Place the child in time-out for 4 minutes.