The limit-setting technique most likely to precipitate violence when intervening with an angry client
is
a. "Your behavior is unacceptable.".
b. "Go to your room for a time out.".
c. "I can see you are angry. Let's talk.".
d. "You are pretty upset just now.".
A
A belittling remark is most likely to escalate anger and precipitate violence because it threatens
client self-respect. Option B sets limits by offering a solution without providing options. Because it
is simple, direct, and does not threaten, clients often comply without becoming increasingly
aggressive. Option C, which uses affect and an option (talk), is not likely to cause escalation. Option
D uses affect without offering the client an option and is a type of remark well tolerated by most
angry clients. It usually leads to discussion of client feelings.
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