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Anger and Aggression
From Foundations of Psych Mental Health Nursing (Varcarolis)
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
01/18/2011

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Term
Anger
Definition
emotional response to perception of frustration and desires, threat to one's needs, or challenge
Term
Aggression
Definition
harsh physical or verbal action that reflects hostility, rage, or potential for physical or verbal distinctiveness
Term
Violence
Definition
Negative act with actual injury
Term
Children co-morbidities with MI
Definition
ADD, ADHD, and impulsivity
Term
Adult Co-morbidities with MI
Definition
unipolar depression, PTSD, mania, personality disorder, depression, Tourette's, schizo, major depression, or bipolar disorder
Term
Biological etiology for anger
Definition
Brain abnormalities, serotonin levels, and genetics
Term
Psychological etiology for anger
Definition
loss of control or anger
Term
4 Prioritized Nursing DX
Definition
1. Risk for other-directed violence
2. Risk for self-directed violence
3. Ineffective individual coping
4. Stress overload
Term
3 Purposes of Seclusion
Definition
1. Reduces overwhelming environmental stimuli
2. To prevent patient from harming others, self, or staff
3. Prevents destruction of personal property or property of others
Term
Indications for Restraint use
Definition
Protect patient from self-harm
Prevent patient from assaulting others
Term
Legal requirements for restraints
Definition
Physician's signature
Patient advocate/relative notification
Patient agreement
Term
Documentation for Restraints
Definition
Patient record
Restraints documentation
Day report
Term
Assessments for Restraints
Definition
Patient's mental state
Risks to patient
Term
Observations for Restraints
Definition
Nurse in constant attendance,
written record q 15 minutes
Release limbs from restraint q2h,
stretch limb through ROM
Monitor VS
Observe blood flow
Provide for nutrition, hydration, and elimination needs
Term
Release procedure for restraints
Definition
Don't release bilaterally at the same time
Term
Prior to secluding patients
Definition
1. All least restrictive measures must be tried
2. Assess for contraindications
3. Organize team
4. Inform patient of team's intent and reasons for actions
5. Consistently communicate to patient in calm manner
Term
Nurse Safety
Definition
Have safe back-up
Know layout of area
Don't stand directly in front of client or doorway
Provide feedback for escalation of anger
Set time from for verbal intervention
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