The nurse reports to the interdisciplinary team that an antisocial client lies to other clients, verbally
abuses a client with Alzheimer's disease, flatters his primary nurse, and is detached and superficial
during counseling sessions.
The behavior that most clearly warrants limit setting is
a. lying to other clients.
b. flattering the nurse.
c. verbal abuse of another client.
d. detached superficiality during counseling.
C
Limits must be set in areas in which the client's behavior affects the rights of others. Limiting verbal
abuse of another client is a priority intervention. The other concerns should be addressed during
therapeutic encounters.
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