An 8-year-old client diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was admitted 5 days ago for management of temper tantrums
What would be a priority nursing intervention during the termination phase of the nurse–client relationship? A. Set a contract with the client to limit acting-out behaviors while hospitalized.
B. Teach the importance of taking fluoxetine (Prozac) consistently, even when feeling better.
C. Discuss behaviors that are and are not acceptable on the unit.
D. Ask the client to demonstrate learned coping skills without direction from the nurse.
D
The priority nursing intervention during the termination phase of the nurse–client relationship should include encouraging the client to demonstrate the coping skills learning during the working phase of the nurse–client relationship.
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