NCLEX-RN · Question #545
A 15-year-old female adolescent is frequently breaking the rules of the unit. She has left the unit and was found smoking in the bathroom and spending a large amount of time in the male ward. Which…
The correct answer is A. "It is not easy, but the rules must be followed so that everyone can get a fair chance.". (A) This statement acknowledges that it is difficult but is not threatening or punitive. (B) This statement is threatening and describes specific punishment for further deviant behavior. (C) This response elicits shame by blaming her for involving others. (D) This response…
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A 15-year-old female adolescent is frequently breaking the rules of the unit. She has left the unit and was found smoking in the bathroom and spending a large amount of time in the male ward. Which statement by the nurse would best explain to the teenager why she must follow the rules of the unit?
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- A"It is not easy, but the rules must be followed so that everyone can get a fair chance."
- B"If you do not follow the rules, you will be transferred to the closed, locked unit."
- C"You are not being fair to the other clients by getting them involved in your deviant behavior."
- D"Break the rules, all you want, but don't get caught again!"
How the community answered
(18 responses)- A72% (13)
- B6% (1)
- C6% (1)
- D17% (3)
Explanation
(A) This statement acknowledges that it is difficult but is not threatening or punitive. (B) This statement is threatening and describes specific punishment for further deviant behavior. (C) This response elicits shame by blaming her for involving others. (D) This response gives her permission to break the rules but indicates that getting caught is
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