A nurse is caring for a 10-year-old boy with a nursing diagnosis of ineffective coping related to an inability to deal with stressors secondary to anxiety. What action should the nurse to take first?
A) Set clear limits on the child's behavior
B) Teach the child problem-solving skills
C) Encourage a discussion of the child's thoughts and feelings
D) Role model appropriate social and conversation skills
Ans: C
The priority action is to encourage the child to discuss his thoughts and feelings. This is the initial step toward learning to deal with them appropriately. Setting clear limits, teaching problem-solving skills, and role modeling skills would be appropriate as the child begins to learn how to acknowledge and deal with his feelings.
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