An antisocial client tells Nurse A "You're a much better nurse than Nurse B said you were.". The
client tells Nurse B "Nurse A's upset with you for some reason.".
To Nurse C the client states
"You'd like to think you're perfect, but I've seen three of your mistakes this morning.". These
interactions can be assessed as
a. seductive.
b. detached.
c. guilt producing.
d. manipulative.
D
Clients manipulate and control staff in various ways. By keeping staff off balance or fighting among
themselves, the antisocial person is left to operate as he or she pleases. Option A: Seductive behavior
has sexual connotations. Option B: The client is displaying the opposite of detached behavior.
Option C: Guilt is a factor only in the interaction with Nurse C.
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