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Assessing for _________ is the Hx of violence
single best predictor of
future violence
Which individuals are most a, b, d, e
at risk for displaying
aggressive behavior?
Select all that apply:
a. an adolescent
embarrassed in front of
friends
b. a young male who feels
rejected by the social
group
c. a young adult
depressed after the death
of a friend
d. a middle-aged adult
who feels that concerns
are going unheard
e. a pt who was
discovered telling a lie
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A newly admitted male pt B
has a long hx of
aggressive behavior
toward staff. Which
statement by the nurse
demonstrates the need for
more info about the use of
restraint?
a. "if his behavior warrants
restraints, someone will
stay with him the entire
time he's restrained"
b. "I'll call the primary
provider and get an as
needed (prn)
seclusion/restraint order."
c. "if he is restrained, be
sure he is offered food
and fluids regularly"
d. "remember that physical
restraints are our last
resort"
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Which intervention(s) a, b, d
should the nurse
implement when helping a
pt expresses anger in an
inappropriate manner?
Select all that apply:
a. approach the pt in a
calm, reassuring manner
b. provide suggestions
regarding acceptable
ways of communicating
anger
c. warn the pt that being
angry is not a health
emotional state
d. set limits on the angry
behavior the will be
tolerated
e. allow any expression of
anger as long as no one is
hurt
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Which guidelines should a, b, c, d
direct nursing care when
deescalating an angry pt?
Select all that apply:
a. intervene as quickly as
possible
b. identify the trigger for
the anger
c. behave calmly and
respectfully
d. recognize the pt's need
for increased personal
space
e. demands are agreed to
as long as they won't
result in harm to anyone
Which comorbid D
condition would result in
cautious use of a selective
serotonin reuptake
inhibitors for a pt with
chronic aggression?
a. asthma
b. anxiety ds
c. glaucoma
d. bipolar ds
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NSG 3450 Exam 4 questions and answers
Save
Terms in this set (84)
Assessing for _________ is the Hx of violence
single best predictor of
future violence
Which individuals are most a, b, d, e
at risk for displaying
aggressive behavior?
Select all that apply:
a. an adolescent
embarrassed in front of
friends
b. a young male who feels
rejected by the social
group
c. a young adult
depressed after the death
of a friend
d. a middle-aged adult
who feels that concerns
are going unheard
e. a pt who was
discovered telling a lie
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,10/30/25, 6:15 PM NSG 3450 Exam 4 questions and answers Flashcards | Quizlet
A newly admitted male pt B
has a long hx of
aggressive behavior
toward staff. Which
statement by the nurse
demonstrates the need for
more info about the use of
restraint?
a. "if his behavior warrants
restraints, someone will
stay with him the entire
time he's restrained"
b. "I'll call the primary
provider and get an as
needed (prn)
seclusion/restraint order."
c. "if he is restrained, be
sure he is offered food
and fluids regularly"
d. "remember that physical
restraints are our last
resort"
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,10/30/25, 6:15 PM NSG 3450 Exam 4 questions and answers Flashcards | Quizlet
Which intervention(s) a, b, d
should the nurse
implement when helping a
pt expresses anger in an
inappropriate manner?
Select all that apply:
a. approach the pt in a
calm, reassuring manner
b. provide suggestions
regarding acceptable
ways of communicating
anger
c. warn the pt that being
angry is not a health
emotional state
d. set limits on the angry
behavior the will be
tolerated
e. allow any expression of
anger as long as no one is
hurt
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, 10/30/25, 6:15 PM NSG 3450 Exam 4 questions and answers Flashcards | Quizlet
Which guidelines should a, b, c, d
direct nursing care when
deescalating an angry pt?
Select all that apply:
a. intervene as quickly as
possible
b. identify the trigger for
the anger
c. behave calmly and
respectfully
d. recognize the pt's need
for increased personal
space
e. demands are agreed to
as long as they won't
result in harm to anyone
Which comorbid D
condition would result in
cautious use of a selective
serotonin reuptake
inhibitors for a pt with
chronic aggression?
a. asthma
b. anxiety ds
c. glaucoma
d. bipolar ds
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