An 11-Year-Old Diagnosed with ODD Becomes Angry Over the Rules

Multiple Choice

An 11-year-old diagnosed with ODD becomes angry over the rules at a residential treatment program and begins cursing at the nurse. Select the best method for the nurse to defuse the situation.

A) Ignore the child's behavior.
B) Send the child to time-out for 2 hours.
C) Take the child to the gym and engage in an activity.
D) Role-play a more appropriate behavior with the child.