Posted: September 27th, 2017

Nurse Tiffany reinforces the behavioral contract for a child having difficulty controlling aggressive behaviors on the psychiatric unit. Which of the following is the best rationale for this method of treatment?

Nurse Tiffany reinforces the behavioral contract for a child having difficulty controlling aggressive behaviors on the psychiatric unit. Which of the following is the best rationale for this method of treatment?

A. It will assist the child to develop more adaptive coping methods.
B. It will avoid having the nurse be responsible for setting the rules.
C. It will maintain the nurse’s role in controlling the child’s behavior.
D. It will prevent the child from manipulating the nurse.