An 11-year-old child,who has been diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder ODD,becomes angry over the rules at a residential treatment program and begins shouting at the nurse.Select the best method 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 method is the least restrictive alternative of those listed and should be tried before resorting to more restrictive measures.

An 11-Year-Old Child,who Has Been Diagnosed with Oppositional Defiant Disorder