Asked by Xiaohan Zhang on Sep 23, 2024
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A patient is pacing the hall near the nurses' station and swearing loudly. An appropriate initial intervention for the nurse would be to address the patient by name and say:
A) "What is going on?"
B) "Quiet down immediately. You are scaring others."
C) "I'd like to talk with you about how you're feeling right now."
D) "You must go to your room and try to get control of yourself."
Swearing Loudly
The act of using profane or offensive language in a high volume, often as an expression of anger or frustration.
- Adopt relevant de-escalation tactics and solutions for managing behavior marked by aggression.
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Husna Redzuan5 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Intervention should begin with an analysis of the patient and situation. With the correct response, the nurse is attempting to hear the patient's feelings and concerns, which leads to the next step of planning an intervention. The incorrect responses are authoritarian, creating a power struggle between the patient and nurse.
Learning Objectives
- Adopt relevant de-escalation tactics and solutions for managing behavior marked by aggression.
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