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The mother of a 7-year-old mental health center client reports that the client has refused to attend gymnastics for the past 2 weeks. Prior to that time, the child liked going to this class and was…

The correct answer is B. Ask her to describe how things were at gymnastics before she started refusing to go. (A) The child has not said that she dislikes gymnastics. (B) The nurse will be able to obtain information on what events occurred at gymnastics prior to her refusal to attend. The nurse will also gain information about the child's perception of the (C) The child has not said…

Psychosocial Integrity

Question

The mother of a 7-year-old mental health center client reports that the client has refused to attend gymnastics for the past 2 weeks. Prior to that time, the child liked going to this class and was attending 3 times a week. In talking with the client, the nurse would:

Options

  • AAsk her why she doesn't like gymnastics anymore
  • BAsk her to describe how things were at gymnastics before she started refusing to go
  • CTell her that it is OK to be afraid of this activity
  • DReassure her that things will get better once she begins the classes again

How the community answered

(53 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    83% (44)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    11% (6)

Explanation

(A) The child has not said that she dislikes gymnastics. (B) The nurse will be able to obtain information on what events occurred at gymnastics prior to her refusal to attend. The nurse will also gain information about the child's perception of the (C) The child has not said she is afraid to go to gymnastics. (D) False reassurance is inappropriate.

Topics

#therapeutic communication#pediatric mental health#behavioral change#open-ended questioning

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