Exam 27: Anger, Aggression, and Violence

A patient with a history of anger and impulsivity was hospitalized after an accident resulting in injuries.When in pain,the patient loudly scolded nursing staff for "not knowing enough to give me pain medicine when I need it." Which nursing intervention would best address this problem?

A patient with multi-infarct dementia lashes out and kicks at people who walk past in the hall of a skilled nursing facility.Intervention by the nurse should begin by:

Which assessment finding presents the greatest risk for violent behavior directed at others?

The staff development coordinator plans to teach use of physical management techniques for use when patients become assaultive.Which topic should the coordinator emphasize?

Because an intervention was required to control a patient's aggressive behavior,the nurse plans a critical incident debriefing with staff members.Which topics should be the primary focus of this discussion? Select all that apply.

An adult patient assaulted another patient and was then restrained.One hour later,which statement by the restrained patient requires the nurse's immediate attention?

Which behavior best demonstrates aggression?

A patient has a history of impulsively acting out anger by striking others.Select the most appropriate intervention for avoiding similar incidents.