A Patient on a Medical Unit Has a History of Hostile

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient on a medical unit has a history of hostile and menacing behavior toward staff and sometimes even strikes them.Which plan would be best for forestalling such incidents?

• A) Give the patient lorazepam (Ativan)every 4 hours to reduce anxiety.
• B) Explain that the response to any violence will be to use restraints.
• C) Arrange for security personnel to stand by during all nursing care.
• D) Point out the problem and help the patient identify things that are causing frustration.

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