The nurse is explaining the purpose of negotiating a behavioral contract to an adolescent's parents. A primary reason for the contract is:
1. The contract is just between the client and nurse.
2. It is a legal document.
3. The terms cannot be changed once the contract is formed.
4. There is less room for misinterpretation.
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Rationale: With most adolescents, a written contract is best since goals and expectations are less easily forgotten, the process seems more formal and "serious," and there is less room for misinterpretation and manipulation. The contract is between the client and the staff, not just the nurse, and is not a legal document.
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