When a Patient Becomes Violent and Hits a Table with His

question 8

Multiple Choice

When a patient becomes violent and hits a table with his cane, the initial appropriate nursing approach is to:

• A) medicate the patient to help control his anxiety.
• B) call for assistance to apply restraints.
• C) attempt to distract the patient.
• D) direct the patient in a loud authoritarian voice to sit down.

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Definitions:

Swerve

A sudden change in direction, often used metaphorically to discuss changes in plans, decisions, or behaviors.

Dominant Strategy Equilibrium

Dominant strategy equilibrium exists in a strategic game when each player has a strategy that yields the highest payoff regardless of the strategies chosen by other players.

Swerve

The act of suddenly changing direction, often to avoid a collision or obstacle.

Not Swerve

A term used in game theory, typically referring to a situation where players in a game or dilemma choose not to change their strategy or direction despite potential conflict.