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An emotional response to frustration of Anger
desires, threat to one's needs (emotional or
physical), or a challenge
Action or behavior that results in verbal or Aggression
physical attack
Psychiatric units
In the hospital, violence is most frequent in Emergency departments
Geriatric units
PTSD
Comorbidities for anger and aggression substance abuse
depression, anxiety, PD's and psychosis
The limbic system is responsible for aggression
The amygdala is responsible for emotion
Serotonin responsible for emotions and anger
Dopamine
Gaba
Ineffective coping
Nursing diagnosis for patients with anger
Risk for violence
Psychological interventions
Nursing implementations for anger Consideration for staff safety
Pharmacological interventions
If a patient is escalating and is around other Get the other patients out
patients, what should you do?
Listen to the patient
Offer the things they want or need
De-escalation
Don't demand
Give respectable answers
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Avoid wearing dangling ear rings, necklaces, and scarves
Ensure there is enough staff for back up
Always know the layout of the area '
Consideration for staff safety
Do not stand directly in front of the patient or in front of the doorway
If the patient's behavior begins to escalate, provide feedback
Avoid confrontation
Benadryl 50mg
5 mg Haldol
2 mg Ativan
B-52
Beware in elderly and those with prolonged QT
antianxiety agents and antipsychotics are Haldol
used in the treatment of acute symptoms of Ativan
anger and aggression B-52
Health teaching and promotion
Acute anger patient nursing Case management
implementation Team work and safety
- Restraints or seclusions might be necessary
Involuntary confinement alone in a room Seclusion
that the patient is physically prevented
from leaving
Any manual method, physical or Restraints
mechanical device, material, or equipment
that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a
patient to move his or her arms, legs, body,
or head freely
1. Indications for use
2. Legal Requirements
3. Documentation
Guidelines for use of mechanical restraints 4. Clinical Assessments
5. Observation
6. Release procedure
7. Restraint tips
Physical
Visa
Psychological
Sexual
Types of abuse
Controlling
Financial
Digital
Emotional
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NSG-3450 EXAM 4
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Terms in this set (195)
An emotional response to frustration of Anger
desires, threat to one's needs (emotional or
physical), or a challenge
Action or behavior that results in verbal or Aggression
physical attack
Psychiatric units
In the hospital, violence is most frequent in Emergency departments
Geriatric units
PTSD
Comorbidities for anger and aggression substance abuse
depression, anxiety, PD's and psychosis
The limbic system is responsible for aggression
The amygdala is responsible for emotion
Serotonin responsible for emotions and anger
Dopamine
Gaba
Ineffective coping
Nursing diagnosis for patients with anger
Risk for violence
Psychological interventions
Nursing implementations for anger Consideration for staff safety
Pharmacological interventions
If a patient is escalating and is around other Get the other patients out
patients, what should you do?
Listen to the patient
Offer the things they want or need
De-escalation
Don't demand
Give respectable answers
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Avoid wearing dangling ear rings, necklaces, and scarves
Ensure there is enough staff for back up
Always know the layout of the area '
Consideration for staff safety
Do not stand directly in front of the patient or in front of the doorway
If the patient's behavior begins to escalate, provide feedback
Avoid confrontation
Benadryl 50mg
5 mg Haldol
2 mg Ativan
B-52
Beware in elderly and those with prolonged QT
antianxiety agents and antipsychotics are Haldol
used in the treatment of acute symptoms of Ativan
anger and aggression B-52
Health teaching and promotion
Acute anger patient nursing Case management
implementation Team work and safety
- Restraints or seclusions might be necessary
Involuntary confinement alone in a room Seclusion
that the patient is physically prevented
from leaving
Any manual method, physical or Restraints
mechanical device, material, or equipment
that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a
patient to move his or her arms, legs, body,
or head freely
1. Indications for use
2. Legal Requirements
3. Documentation
Guidelines for use of mechanical restraints 4. Clinical Assessments
5. Observation
6. Release procedure
7. Restraint tips
Physical
Visa
Psychological
Sexual
Types of abuse
Controlling
Financial
Digital
Emotional
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