ATI PN Mental health DEC 2024
ATI PN Mental health DEC 2024 ( 55 Questions)
.A nurse is reinforcing behavior management techniques with the parent of a school-age child who has conduct disorder.
Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the redirection technique? .
A rationale: Re-engaging the child in an appropriate activity is a good example of the redirection technique.
B rationale: Moving closer to the child when they are agitated could escalate the situation rather than calm it.
C rationale: Using role-playing to enhance new behavioral skills is a good strategy, but it is not an example of the redirection technique.
D rationale: Ignoring attention-seeking behaviors could lead to an escalation of those behaviors as the child seeks attention.
Choice A rationale:
Re-engaging the child in an appropriate activity is a good example of the redirection technique.
Choice B rationale:
Moving closer to the child when they are agitated could escalate the situation rather than calm it.
Choice C rationale:
Using role-playing to enhance new behavioral skills is a good strategy, but it is not an example of the redirection technique.
Choice D rationale:
Ignoring attention-seeking behaviors could lead to an escalation of those behaviors as the child seeks attention.