Using a Behavioral Approach,which Nursing Intervention Is Most Appropriate When

question 5

Multiple Choice

Using a behavioral approach,which nursing intervention is most appropriate when caring for a client diagnosed with BPD?

• A)Seclude the client when inappropriate behaviors are exhibited.
• B)Contract with the client to reinforce positive behaviors with unit privileges.
• C)Teach the purpose of antianxiety medications to improve medication compliance.
• D)Encourage the client to journal feelings to improve awareness of abandonment issues.

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Selectivity of Routes

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