A nurse is discussing discipline techniques with the parent of a preschooler. Which of the
following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of time-out as a form of
discipline?
"I place my child in time-out for 15 minutes when they misbehave."
"I send my child to their room for the time-out period."
"I make use of time-out after giving three warnings."
"I use a kitchen timer to mark the end of the time-out period."
2. A nurse in a well-child clinic receives a phone call from the parent of an adolescent
client. The parent states, "I think my son might try to kill himself." Which of the
following statements by the parent is the priority for the nurse to investigate further?
"I can hear him crying in the middle of the night."
"He spends most of his time locked in his room."
"He refuses to go to the movies with his friends."
"I noticed several cutting marks on both of his arms."