A new client on the children's unit has started to act out and break the unit rules. The health care team developed a treatment plan that included setting limits on this behavior. What is the ra-tionale for limit setting in this situation?
1. The client's behavior indicates a lack of internal control.
2. The health care team needs to maintain the position of authority.
3. The client will benefit from the extra attention from the staff.
4. The client will not be responsible for the outcomes of his or her behavior.
ANS: 1
While an individual is unable to control him or herself, external controls should be provided to ensure safety and security. 2. The health care team is not in danger of losing its position of authority. 3. Limit setting will not provide the client with extra attention. 4. Limit setting helps the client assume responsibility for his or her own behavior.
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