When a Patient's Aggression Quickly Escalates, Which Principle Applies to the Selection

question 16

Multiple Choice

When a patient's aggression quickly escalates, which principle applies to the selection of nursing interventions?

• A) Staff members should match the patient's affective level and tone of voice.
• B) Ask the patient what intervention would be most helpful.
• C) Immediately use physical containment measures.
• D) Begin with the least restrictive measure possible.

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Definitions:

Emerging Adults

A phase of the life span between adolescence and full-fledged adulthood which encompasses late teens through the twenties, marked by exploration and self-discovery.

Postformal Thought

A stage of cognitive development proposed to follow Piaget's formal operational stage, characterized by more flexible and pragmatic thinking.

Less Routine

Activities or tasks that vary and do not follow a fixed or predictable pattern, often requiring adaptability and flexibility.

Emerging Adulthood

A phase of the life span between adolescence and full-fledged adulthood, encompassing late teens through early twenties, characterized by exploration and self-discovery.