A 14-Year-Old Is Sent to a Residential Program After Arrests

question 10

Multiple Choice

A 14-year-old is sent to a residential program after arrests for truancy and assault.At the program, the teen refused to participate in scheduled activities and pushed a staff member, causing a fall.Which statement made by the nurse demonstrates an effective strategy to manage the client effectively?

• A) "I've enrolled you in the unit's social skills training group to help you interact with others better."
• B) "What will it take to get you to obey unit rules?"
• C) "If you don't want to go to movie night you don't have too."
• D) "There is a loss of privileges following any refusal to comply with unit rules."