A 15-Year-Old Was Placed in a Residential Program After Truancy

question 21

Multiple Choice

A 15-year-old was placed in a residential program after truancy, running away, and an arrest for theft. At the program, the adolescent refused to join in planned activities and pushed a staff member, causing a fall. Which approach by nursing staff will be most therapeutic?

• A) Planned ignoring
• B) Establish firm limits
• C) Neutrally permit refusals
• D) Coaxing to gain compliance

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Definitions:

Information Flows

The movement of information within an organization from creation to usage, crucial for decision-making and coordination.

People Person

An individual who is particularly skilled at interacting positively with others, often characterized by strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.

Honesty And Integrity

Moral principles guiding a person to act truthfully and consistently with strong ethical values.

Coercive Power

The capacity to force someone to perform a task or behave in a certain way through threats, punishment, or negative consequences.