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After teaching a group of parents on childhood discipline, the nurse understands that which statement, made by a parent, demonstrates an understanding of spanking as a form of discipline?

  • A. When responding to inappropriate behavior it is OK to lightly spank.
  • B. Use a combination of spanking along with other methods of discipline.
  • C. Use spanking as a last resort when time-out has failed.
  • D. Use methods other than spanking to respond to inappropriate behavior.
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Because of the negative consequences of spanking, and because it has been shown to be no more effective than other methods for managing inappropriate behavior, it is recommended that parents use methods other than spanking to respond to inappropriate behavior.