Anger, Hostility and Aggression Flashcards
Catharsis
alleviate or increase feeling of anger
Hostility
verbal
Aggression
physically acting out
Hostility & aggression is thought to be because of an imbalance of what neurotransmitters?
decrease in serotonin & an increase in dopamine & norepinephrine
older Adults with dementia & agitation use what?
benzos
Agitation or aggression & psychotic symptoms use?
Haldol and Ativan combined
5 stages of aggression
Triggering, Escalating, Crisis, Recovery, Postcrisis
Triggering phase s/s
restless, anxious, pacing, talking loud, angry
Triggering interventions
encourage verbal expression of feelings, suggest meds., go for a walk
Escalation phase s/s
flushed face, yelling, swearing, clentched fist, cant think
Escalation interventions
Talk firmly, show of force, offer meds
Crisis phase s/s
screaming, fighting, total loss of control
Crisis interventions
Give med IM, restraints
Recovery phase interventions
talk about situation or trigger, document
Post crisis interventions
remove client from restraint, discuss behavior
