When Dealing with the Pediatric Patient in a Behavioral Crisis

question 29

Multiple Choice

When dealing with the pediatric patient in a behavioral crisis, you should:

• A) give the child some time alone to think.
• B) alter the truth to persuade the child.
• C) talk to the child like an adult.
• D) allow the child to keep a favorite toy or blanket.

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Definitions:

Anticipatory Socialization

The process of learning and adapting to the norms and expectations of a role or environment before formally entering it.

Encounter

An unexpected or casual meeting with someone or something.

Organizational Socialization

The process by which new employees learn the attitudes, knowledge, skills, and behaviors required to function effectively within an organization.

Anticipatory Socialization

The process of social learning and adaptation that occurs before an individual officially enters a new social role or organizational setting.