An 11-year-old diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder becomes angry over the rules at a residential treatment program and begins shouting at the nurse.What is the nurse's initial action to defuse the situation?

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Redirecting the expression of feelings into nondestructive,age-appropriate behaviors such as a physical activity helps the child learn how to modulate the expression of feelings and exert self-control.This is the least restrictive alternative and should be tried before resorting to measures that are more restrictive.A shouting child will not likely engage in a discussion about feelings.A behavioral contract could be considered later,but first the situation must be defused.

An 11-Year-Old Diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder Becomes Angry Over