Question

Mrs. George states that Megan, 11 years old, has recently started to leave her belongings throughout the house and that her room is always a mess. Mrs. George states that she is frustrated and feels as if she is constantly asking Megan to pick up her things and clean her room.

What assumptions might a nurse make on the basis of Mrs. George's report about her daughter's behavior?

What other data does the nurse need to clarify to best help Mrs. George and Megan in this situation?

What are some possible approaches the nurse might suggest to Mrs. George?

What are some possible approaches the nurse might suggest to Mrs. George?

Answer 1

The assumption which can be made on the report of her daughter's behavior are

• She is in her teenage life where they often don't concentrate on the cleanliness of the room
• The child behavior of thinking it is her room and she will be responsible titles decision regarding it .

The other data to be clarified ate

• Any behavior of being adamant for all things
• Whether the status of the room will affect the health condition of the child
• Having any other mental health issues

Some of the possible approach which can be provided are

• Encourage the mother to teach the cleaning process as most children are unaware of how to clean
• Provide task and reward the child for doing it
• Hold the preferred activities of the child until the taking is completed
• Do not argue or punish the child extremely this can make them feel insecure and thus avoid cleaning .