A Patient Has a History of Impulsively Acting Out Anger

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient has a history of impulsively acting out anger by striking others.Which would be an appropriate plan for avoiding such incidents?

• A)Explain that restraint and seclusion will be used if violence occurs.
• B)Help the patient identify incidents that trigger impulsive acting out.
• C)Offer one-on-one supervision to help the patient maintain control.
• D)Give the patient lorazepam (Ativan)every 4 hours to reduce anxiety.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Quantity

(1) The quantity at which the intentions of buyers and sellers in a particular market match at a particular price such that the quantity demanded and the quantity supplied are equal; (2) the profit-maximizing output of a firm.

Price Elasticity

An indicator of consumer sensitivity to price fluctuations, represented by the extent to which the demand for a product adjusts in response to variations in its price.

Quantity Supplied

The amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a given price level during a specified time period.