Because an Intervention Was Required to Control a Patient's Aggressive

question 10

Multiple Choice

Because an intervention was required to control a patient's aggressive behaviour, the nurse plans a critical incident debriefing with staff members. Which topics should be the primary focus of this discussion? Select all that apply.

• A) Patient behaviours associated with the incident
• B) Genetic factors associated with aggression
• C) Intervention techniques used by the staff
• D) Effects of environmental factors
• E) Theories of aggression

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A part of the brain located in the temporal lobe, known for its role in processing emotions, especially fear and pleasure.

fMRI Machine

A device used in neuroimaging to measure and map brain activity through changes in blood flow.

Monozygotic

Referring to twins who originated from a single fertilized egg and are genetically identical.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes, carrier of genetic information.