A Nurse Directs the Intervention Team That Is Placing an Aggressive

question 15

Multiple Choice

A nurse directs the intervention team that is placing an aggressive patient in seclusion. Before approaching the patient, which actions will the nurse direct team members to take?

• A) Appoint a person to clear a path and open, close, or lock doors.
• B) Quickly approach the patient and take the closest extremity.
• C) Select the person who will communicate with the patient.
• D) Move behind the patient when the patient is not looking.
• E) Remove jewelry, glasses, and harmful items.

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Definitions:

Reabsorption

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Blood Pressure

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Sympathetic Neuron

A neuron that is part of the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response by regulating heart rate, blood pressure, and digestive functions.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in stress responses, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and sugar levels in the blood.