An Adolescent Acts Out in Disruptive Ways

question 5

Multiple Choice

An adolescent acts out in disruptive ways. When this adolescent threatens to throw a heavy pool ball at another adolescent, which comment by the nurse would set appropriate limits?

• A) "Attention everyone: we are all going to the craft room."
• B) "You will be taken to seclusion if you throw that ball."
• C) "Do not throw the ball. Put it back on the pool table."
• D) "Please do not lose control of your emotions."

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