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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