A Parent Asks How Long She Should Enforce a "Time-Out

question 35

Multiple Choice

A parent asks how long she should enforce a "time-out" for her 4-year-old, who frequently hits her younger brother and takes his toys. The nurse recommends:

• A) 2 minutes.
• B) 3 minutes.
• C) 4 minutes.
• D) 5 minutes.

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