Which Nursing Intervention for an Angry, Hostile Patient Would Best

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which nursing intervention for an angry, hostile patient would best contribute to prevention and management of aggression?

• A) Loudly calling the patient by name
• B) Conveying personal interest in the patient
• C) Positioning oneself directly in front of the patient
• D) Firmly directing the patient to discontinue the behavior

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