A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the caregiver of a client who has a dependent personality disorder. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. Incorrect. Limiting the client's social interactions would not be helpful and might further exacerbate feelings of dependence. B. Correct. Encouraging the client to be assertive is an important aspect of promoting independence and self-advocacy. Clients with dependent personality disorder may struggle with asserting themselves, and fostering assertiveness can improve their overall well-being. C. Incorrect. Assuming responsibility for making the client's decisions would reinforce their dependence, which is not the goal of treatment. D. Incorrect. Maintaining a verbal, no-harm contract is typically used for clients at risk of self-harm or harm to others and is not directly related to addressing the challenges of dependent personality disorder.