An Adolescent in a Residential Program Threatens to Throw a Pool

question 11

Multiple Choice

An adolescent in a residential program threatens to throw a pool ball at another adolescent.Which comment by the nurse would effectively set limits?

• A) "You will be taken to seclusion if you throw that ball."
• B) "Do not throw the ball.Put it back on the pool table."
• C) "Attention everyone: We're all going to the gym."
• D) "Please do not lose control of your behavior."

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A written or verbal contract not under seal; also called a parol contract.

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