Chapter 27: Anger, Aggression, Violence Flashcards
anger
emotional response to frustration of desires, threat to ones emotional or physical needs, or a challenge
aggression
action or behavior that results in verbal or physical attack
violence
an objectionable act that involves intentional intentional use of force that results in, or has potential to result in injury to another person
what is the emotional response
anger
comorbidities examples
PTSD
substance use disorders
bipolar
chronic illness
pain
behavioral theory
learned response
social learning theory
imitate others
serotonins role
low levels related to impulsive aggression
expressions of __________ and anger look quite similar
anxiety
single best predictor of future violence is
a history of violence
trauma informed care
disruptive patients often have histories that include violence
nursing diagnosis
safety
goal of seclusion
safety of patient and others
what is more restrictive
seclusion or restraint
restraints
seclusion
involuntary confinement of a patent alone in a room or area from which the patient is physically prevented from leaving
restraints
any manual method, physical or 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
can a nurse put in restraints without an order
yes, must get order quickly after
pharm treatment
antianxitey
antipsychotics
the nurse acknowledges the pateitns distress
validates it as understandable