When negotiating a behavior contract with adolescents, the nurse ensures that: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The expectations for behavior are clear.
2. The contract is oral.
3. There is no room to renegotiate.
4. Consequences outlined in the contract will be administered consistently.
5. The terms are rigid.
1,4
Rationale: The expectations for behavior are clear. The expectations for behavior must be clearly articulated; using a behavioral contract without understanding the underlying reasons or factors contributing to the adolescent's problems will result in a superficial approach with an equally superficial evaluation.
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