A father drags his adolescent to the nurse's office at school and says, "I caught him trying to run away from school again.". The nurse should initially:
a. ask the child why he feels a need to keep running away.
b. inform the parent that these actions could be considered physical abuse.
c. refer both the adolescent and the parent to the local juvenile justice authorities.
d. encourage the parent and child to talk with the nurse about the current problems.
D
Although running away may be a cry for help, an attempt to escape from an unbearable living situation, or both, it also can be a solution that would be chosen by an unmotivated youth who may have a conduct disorder. The most therapeutic intervention is one that initiates communication regarding the root of the child's behavior.
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