A client’s behavior is annoying other clients on the unit. He is meddling with their belongings and dominating the group. The best approach by the nurse is to:
A.
Seclude him in his room.
B.
Set limits on his behavior.
C.
Have his medication increased.
D.
Ignore him and tell the other clients that these behaviors are due to his illness and that they should understand.
(A) This action by the nurse would be punitive. (B) Consistent limit setting will help the client to know what is acceptable behavior. (C) This action is not within the nurse’s scope of practice. (D) This could be dangerous to the client and to others and violates other clients’ rights.
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