Explanation:
The LPN/LVN upon overhearing the parent and the client (child) talking comes to a conclusion about what should be further assessed. The statements made were:
1. “Maybe in the future, you will follow the rules”
2. “You know, of course, this means no dinner tonight”
3. “Why did you climb up there when I told you not to?”
4. “It appears that your injury is not serious”
Statement 1 reflects a punitive character of the parents where they highlight the child’s misbehavior and its consequences
Statement 2 reflects the parent’s attitude to correct the child’s misbehavior through negative reinforcement. Parents adopt this as a means of disciplinary action when a child commits a serious mistake which is harmful to himself/herself/others. This is true.
Statement 3 indicates that the parents are not aware of the psychological developmental stages of their child according to the age. Curiosity and exploration are part of school-aged children and parents should be aware of it and should have taken proper care.
Statement 4 indicates the utmost compassionate caring of the parents but hides the child’s knowledge of the injury.
