Which Should Be the Priority Nursing Intervention When Caring for a Child

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which should be the priority nursing intervention when caring for a child diagnosed with conduct disorder?

• A) Modify environment to decrease stimulation and provide opportunities for quiet reflection.
• B) Convey unconditional acceptance and positive regard.
• C) Recognize escalating aggressive behavior and intervene before violence occurs.
• D) Provide immediate positive feedback for appropriate behaviors.

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Definitions:

SSE

Sum of Squared Errors; a measure used in statistics to describe the total deviation of data points from a fitted value, reflecting the discrepancy between observed and predicted values.

Standard Error

A measure of the accuracy of predictions made with a statistical model, specifically it quantifies the variability of the sampling distribution of a statistic.

Square Root

A mathematical function that provides the original value when it is multiplied by itself.

Standard Deviation

The positive square root of the variance.