An 8-year-old boy with a history of hallucinations and violent behavior has been place in a seclusion room at the hospital because he has been hurting others
The nurse checks on the patient and realizes she must take him out of the seclusion room when: 1. He is crying to be released.
2. He states, "I will be a good boy now.".
3. He starts headbutting the window.
4. He complains that his parents will file a lawsuit.
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1. Crying is a common emotion when the child is experiencing hallucinations or violent behavior.
2. The statement is a manipulative behavior and is not true of a child in this state.
3. The headbutting causes severe self-harm, and an intervention must occur to stop the behavior.
4. The threats are a form of manipulation and should not be addressed at this time.
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