As long as the client is limiting her behaviors to verbal assaults and harmless physical movements,
1. she is placed in seclusion.
2. the acting out may continue.
3. the caregiver is prepared to apply restraints.
4. she is reminded of the inappropriateness of her behavior.
2
Allow clients to act out as long as they limit their behaviors to verbal assaults and harmless physical movements.
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