An adolescent acts out in disruptive ways. When this adolescent threatens to throw a heavy pool ball at another adolescent, which comment by the nurse would set appropriate limits?
A) "Attention everyone: we are all going to the craft room."
B) "You will be taken to seclusion if you throw that ball."
C) "Do not throw the ball. Put it back on the pool table."
D) "Please do not lose control of your emotions."

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Setting limits uses clear, sharp statements about prohibited behavior and guidance for performing a behavior that is expected. The incorrect options represent a threat, use of restructuring (which would be inappropriate in this instance), and a direct appeal to the child's developing self-control that may be ineffective.

An Adolescent Acts Out in Disruptive Ways