Which Statements About Manipulation Would Be Useful to the Nurse

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which statements about manipulation would be useful to the nurse who interacts with both patients and peers?

• A) Manipulation usually disregards the feelings and needs of others.
• B) Manipulation exploits the weaknesses of others.
• C) A divide-and-conquer strategy is often used by those who manipulate.
• D) Firm limit-setting rarely protects against manipulation.
• E) Manipulation often results in individuals being treated as objects.
• F) Manipulation should be permitted if it is consistent with the nurse's needs.

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