Which statements about manipulation would be useful to the nurse who interacts with both patients and peers? (Select all that apply.)
A) Manipulation usually disregards the feelings and needs of others.
B) Manipulation exploits the weaknesses of others.
C) A divide-and-conquer strategy is often used by those who manipulate.
D) Firm limit setting rarely protects against manipulation.
E) Manipulation often results in individuals being treated as objects.
F) Manipulation should be permitted if it is consistent with the nurse's needs.

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Manipulation usually disregards the feelings and needs of others; manipulation exploits the weaknesses of others; a divide-and-conquer strategy is often used by those who manipulate; and manipulation often results in individuals being treated as objects-these are all true statements that would help the nurse put manipulative behavior into perspective. The statement indicating that firm limit setting rarely protects against manipulation is incorrect. Firm limit setting is one of the better strategies for handling manipulative behavior. Permitting manipulation if it is consistent with the nurse's needs is not an appropriate basis for interactions with either patients or peers.

Which Statements About Manipulation Would Be Useful to the Nurse