Videbeck: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Chapter 11: Anger, Hostility, and Aggression Score A+

Neurobiologic factors are increasingly being explored as an explanation for aggressive behavior. Which is true? Brain neuroimaging studies show that aggressive behavior is linked to damage of brain structures located in the limbic, frontal, and temporal lobes. The nurse has been working on anger management with the client. The client yells during dinner, "Give me that salt shaker!" What is the best nursing intervention at this time? Remind the client about communication skills discussed earlier A nurse is leading an anger management group in the inpatient program. A client says, "I'm feeling really tense, and I'm fidgety today." What is the nurse's most appropriate response to the client's comment? Explore what is underlying the client's physical and emotional state