An 11-Year-Old Diagnosed with ODD Becomes Angry Over the Rules

question 11

Multiple Choice

An 11-year-old diagnosed with ODD becomes angry over the rules at a residential treatment program and begins cursing at the nurse. Select the best method for the nurse to defuse the situation.

• A) Ignore the child's behavior.
• B) Send the child to time-out for 2 hours.
• C) Take the child to the gym and engage in an activity.
• D) Role-play a more appropriate behavior with the child.

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