A client with a history of frequent outbursts and fighting has been receiving treatment to help control emotions and anger. Which client statement shows that treatment has been effective?
A) "My brothers are the only ones I can fight with and not get in trouble."
B) "There are other ways to deal with anger, and I will use them instead of fighting."
C) "Hitting people is only justified sometimes."
D) "As long as my mother doesn't hit me first, I will not hit her."
Answer: B
A client with a history of frequent outbursts and fighting would demonstrate improvement with interventions by stating that the client will use other ways to deal with anger instead of fighting. Hitting people is never justified. The client should not plan to fight with his brothers. The client should not plan to hit his mother. These are evidence that interventions have not been effective.
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