When Assisting a 5-Year-Old Child to Develop the Ability to Delay

question 9

Multiple Choice

When assisting a 5-year-old child to develop the ability to delay gratification,it is most valuable for the nurse to:

• A) teach parents to assign a point system for expected daily activities.
• B) develop the nurse-patient relationship during unstructured playtime.
• C) encourage the child to express feelings when feeling frustrated.
• D) model the ability to delay gratification.

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Definitions:

Self-interest

The pursuit of personal gain or advantage, often considered a motivation in economics and psychology.

Proactive Behavior

Actions taken by individuals that are anticipatory, change-oriented, and self-initiated to influence their environment.

Autonomy

The capacity and right of individuals or groups to make their own decisions, acting independently without external control.

Rewarding Employees

The process of providing incentives or benefits to employees as recognition for their contributions, achievements, or performance.