A Nurse Works with an Adolescent Who Was Placed in a Residential

Multiple Choice

A nurse works with an adolescent who was placed in a residential program after multiple episodes of violence at school. Establishing rapport with this adolescent is a priority because (Select all that apply)

A) it is a vital component of implementing a behavior modification program.
B) a therapeutic alliance is the first step in a nurse's therapeutic use of self.
C) the adolescent has demonstrated resistance to other authority figures.
D) acceptance and trust convey feelings of security for the adolescent.
E) adolescents usually relate better to authority figures than peers.