The nurse wants to help a young child with emotional problems to express her feelings, explore her relationships, and learn to solve problems
Which of the following activities might the nurse plan in the interventions that would be the MOST helpful in meeting these goals with the young child? a. several one-on-one conversations each day with the assigned nurse
b. therapeutic play sessions
c. brief classes on feelings and problem solving
d. music therapy sessions
B
Therapeutic play sessions provide the opportunity for hidden and threatening content to be presented. Most younger children find it difficult to express themselves verbally. Their limited vocabularies restrict the ability to identify feelings and concerns. Play therapy is one of the most useful techniques for expressing feelings, exploring relationships, and attempting new solutions to problems.
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