A nurse is teaching a class to new parents on how to handle some of the behaviors that could be demonstrated by toddlers.One of the parents asks what to do when her child throws a temper tantrum.How should the nurse respond to this parent?
A)"Try to be more attentive to the behaviors that lead into a tantrum.Then you can avoid them."
B)"Put the child in a room alone and ignore the tantrum."
C)"Make sure the child is safe,then walk away."
D)"Hold the child tightly until he stops crying."

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Making sure the child is safe and then walking away is the best approach in handling a temper tantrum. Ignoring the tantrum can be effective, but not leaving the child alone. Holding the child tightly can exacerbate the situation and can be dangerous. Being more attentive to the behaviors that lead into a tantrum can help prevent them but is not a solution for managing an ongoing tantrum.

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