An Adolescent Acts Out in Disruptive Ways

Multiple Choice

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."