The Intervention That Is Most Effective at Reducing Patient Violence

question 16

Multiple Choice

The intervention that is most effective at reducing patient violence against nurses is

• A) teaching nurses to communicate respect for patients and confidence in themselves.
• B) requiring nurses to work in groups rather than alone.
• C) having security personnel stationed on all units.
• D) assigning only male nurses to care for psychiatric or chemical dependency patients.

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Definitions:

Communication Effective

The ability to convey information to others successfully and efficiently. (Rephrased Definition)

Facilitator

An individual who helps a group improve its process and productivity by effectively guiding and managing discussions and decisions.

Sense of Community

A feeling of belonging and mutual commitment among a group of individuals sharing common interests, values, or goals.

Face-to-Face Interaction

Direct communication between two or more persons in the same physical space, often considered the most effective form of interaction.