The nurse is counseling the parents of a 10-year-old child who was caught stealing at school. Which topic should the nurse cover?
A) Having the child return the property in front of his or her class
B) Discussing ways for the child to save face
C) Finding out what is currently going on at home
D) Reminding the child daily that stealing is wrong
Ans: C
The parents need to understand the child's behavior. The reason for stealing at age 10 may be that the child wants the item or is trying to impress peers, or it may be a sign of anxiety. More information is needed before the nurse can effectively work with the family. The parents should work together with the child to decide how the item will be returned. The child will lose face but gain integrity by returning the stolen item. Reminding the child about stealing on a daily basis may ruin the child's self-esteem.
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