The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Diagnosed

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is diagnosed with both schizophrenia and cocaine abuse. The patient remains isolated in his room, refusing to attend unit activities. When implementing a behavioral approach, what is the first step the nurse should take?

A) Define specific consequences.
B) Describe the behavior requiring change.
C) Reframe the problem as a solution statement.
D) Identify the tasks in sequential order.