A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a child who has oppositional defiant disorder. Which of the following members of the interprofessional health care team should the nurse plan to consult?
Physical therapist
Social worker
Occupational therapist
Speech pathologist
The Correct Answer is B
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a childhood disorder characterized hostility, defiant behavior and disobedience towards authority. A social worker offers counselling to the child to try mitigate their defiance as well as the family to help cope with the behavior.
A. Physical therapist offers help in individuals with physical problems
C. Occupational therapist assist with functional skills development
D. Speech pathologist helps with communication disorders which are absent in ODD
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
The nurse should encourage the team to take the following steps.

A. Placing dry towel will have a chimney effect and spread the fire
B. Moving equipment into the hallway will obstruct evacuation.
D. Extinguishing fire should aim at the base and not at the top
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
The nurse shows empathy towards the client and respects her wish to not have the procedure
B. This shows a lack of acknowledgement of the client’s emotional distress
C. This shows a lack of empathy and compassion
D. The nurse is reassuring but fails to understand that the client’s concerns may not be about safety.
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