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A client on the psychiatric unit frequently requests special favors from the nursing staff, such as extra snacks or extended phone calls, despite being informed of unit rules. What is the most appropriate nursing response to maintain therapeutic boundaries?

A Grant the occasional request to build rapport.
B Firmly reiterate the unit rules and expectations.
C Refer the client's requests to the charge nurse.
D Ignore the requests to avoid confrontation.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Maintaining consistent boundaries is crucial in psychiatric nursing. Firmly but respectfully reiterating rules teaches limits, promotes a therapeutic milieu, and prevents manipulation or dependency.

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