Dealing with Violent client Flashcards
The goal of nursing intervention in the care of a violent client is to prevent loss of ___ or to restore ____
control, control
Pacing or any other form of increased motor activity can be a warning sign of potential violence (T/F)
True
If the client is not yet out of control, what is the best strategy to treat beginning violence?
Decrease environmental stimuli
When approaching a violent client the first thing you say is —-
My name is ___ and I am a nurse
After identifying yourself to a violent person what do you say next
Explain what you are going to do and ask if there are any questions
When you seek assistance to deal with the violent client you should obtain ____personnel
Trained
To promote efficient and safe accomplishment of physically controlling a violent client it is very important that ….
Only one person talk during the procedure
When a client is losing control it is very frightening to them if the nurse shows ____
fear
The best staff approach to control impulsive outbreaks of violence is
Setting limits consistently
