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:

Job Performance

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