An adolescent acts out in disruptive ways.When this patient threatens to throw a billiard ball at another adolescent,which comment by the nurse would set limits?

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Setting limits uses clear,sharp statements about prohibited behavior and guidance for performing a behavior that is expected.The distracters 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