Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1930 of 2368
A parent of a child with oppositional defiant disorder asks how to respond when conflict with the child is getting worse. What should the nurse recommend?
- Shout back so the child learns respect
- Give in so that the argument ends
- Argue every point until the child agrees
- Take a time-out or break from the conflict
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Correct answer: Take a time-out or break from the conflict
Taking a time-out when conflict worsens sets a good example. Parents should stay calm and not shout back.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Conditions: Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026