Aggression Flashcards
anger
an emotional response to a frustration of desires, a threat to ones needs (emotional or physical) or a challenge; no judgment should be passed on anger as it is an emotional response and we are free to fell whatever we feel
aggression
harsh physical or verbal action that reflects rage, hostility and potential for physical or verbal destructiveness; can be self protective or destructive
violence
unjust unwarranted or unlawful display of force with the intent to do harm
bullying is a form of violence t or f
true - behaviors designed to humiliate
most freq sources of bullying
nurse to nurse
patients families to nurse
physicians to nurse
patients to nurse
what is bullying
unwanted or invalid criticism gossiping assigning derogatory nicknames taking credit for someone else's work excessive monitoring of anothers work
techniques to manage aggression
varies based on type (verbal or physical)
use the least restrictive measure possible
clear realistic limits that must be enforceable
strongest predictor of adult violence is childhood violence, t or f
true
aggression stages and managment
verbal and behavior interventions (pre-assaultive stage) chemical restraint (assaultive stage) benzene-anti-psychotics seclusion (assaultive stage) physical restraint (assaultive stage)
which assaultive stage would we use as a last resort
physical restraint
how to avoid a power struggle
provide client with choices - clear and concise
do you need a physician order for physical/seclusion restraint
yes - document - must include why pt is restrained danger to self/others
documentation when using restraints must include this:
behavior leading to restraint
time client is placed in restraint
time client is removed from restraint
must be monitored freq for needs (q15/30 min intervals)
