When Working on a Psychiatric Unit, the Nurse Recognizes That

question 7

Multiple Choice

When working on a psychiatric unit, the nurse recognizes that indicators of potential violence include which of the following?

• A) Confusion
• B) Orientation
• C) Coherent speech
• D) Exaggerated gestures
• E) Prolonged eye contact

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Definitions:

Securely Attached

A classification in attachment theory where individuals have a positive view of self and others, leading to healthy, adaptive relationships.

Unfamiliar Environment

A setting or situation that is not known or recognized, often causing discomfort or disorientation.

Attachment

A deep and enduring emotional bond that connects one person to another across time and space, often discussed in the context of child development.

Freud

Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.