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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It is important to make sure the child is safe during a tantrum, but giving attention or trying to soothe them may reinforce the behavior. Walking away allows the child to calm down on their own and avoids giving attention to the tantrum.

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