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An 11-year-old, who is diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder, becomes angry and disruptive over the rules of the day treatment program. The nurse should de-escalate the situation by:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: suggesting that the child go into the gym and shoot some baskets. This option promotes redirection and allows the child to release built-up tension in a positive manner. It encourages physical activity which can help regulate emotions. Calling staff to place the child in seclusion (
A) or using physical restraints (
B) may escalate the situation and cause further distress. Providing a pm anxiolytic medication (
C) should not be the first intervention for managing behavioral outbursts in this age group.

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