A Patient on a Psychiatric Unit Is Found Pacing the Halls

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient on a psychiatric unit is found pacing the halls and angrily punching at the wall. The nurse's primary goal should be to

• A) assertively tell the patient to stop the behavior.
• B) suggest that the patient write in a journal to help relieve anxiety.
• C) speak in a loud voice in order to alert other staff members.
• D) maintain safety while helping the patient.

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Definitions:

Learning

The acquisition of knowledge or skills through experience, study, or being taught, which leads to a permanent change in behavior.

Competencies

A combination of skills, knowledge, and abilities that enable a person to perform tasks successfully.

Interpreting the World

The cognitive process of making sense of the environment and events around us, often influenced by personal experiences, culture, and cognitive biases.

Behavior Regulation

The process of controlling, guiding, and managing one's actions and reactions in accordance with social or personal expectations.