title: The art of setting limits.
abstract: Depending on the degree of directness used, a limit setting response requires assertiveness. Guidelines in this article offer a way to execute this interpersonal technique of setting limits while maintaining self-respect.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Davidhizar
mesh_terms: D001242:Assertiveness; D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology*; D011209:Power, Psychological