Asked by Hannah Swenson on May 14, 2024

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A school age child tells the school nurse, "Other kids call me mean names and will not sit with me at lunch. Nobody likes me." Select the nurse's most therapeutic response.

A) "Just ignore them and they will leave you alone."
B) "You should make friends with other children."
C) "Call them names if they do that to you."
D) "Tell me more about how you feel."

Therapeutic Response

A therapeutic response is an individual's reaction to a course of treatment, indicating the effectiveness of the therapy in relieving symptoms, curing disease, or improving overall health and wellbeing.

School Age

A term typically referring to children between the ages of 5 and 12 years, who are usually attending elementary or primary school.

  • Apply therapeutic communication techniques effectively in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the nurse’s role in facilitating patient expression of concerns and feelings.
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Chelsea KellerMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The correct response uses exploring, a therapeutic technique. The distracters give advice, a nontherapeutic technique.