NURS 3554 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Nonverbal Communication, Chapter 27
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An emotional response to frustration of desires, threat to one"s needs (emotional or physical), or a challenge. Action or behavior that results in verbal or physical attack. Always an objectionable act that involves intentional use of force that results in injury to another person. In the hospital, violence is most frequent in. Focus on patients" past experiences of violence or trauma and the role aggression currently plays in their lives. Knowledge of personal responses to anger and aggression. Without self-knowledge, nurses are likely to make impulsive, emotion-based responses that are nontherapeutic and may be harmful. Tell patient you are concerned and want to listen. Pay attention to environment; choose quiet place visible to staff for safety. Offer prn medication to alleviate acute symptoms (table 25-2) Long-term management of chronic aggression (table 25-3) Involuntary confinement alone in a room the patient is physically prevented from leaving. Any manual method, physical or mechanical device, material or equipment that restricts freedom of movement.
