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on: Jul 8, 2018
Workplace violence can be initiated by an employee in the workplace as well as by patients or family members. Which of the following would be cause for concern when observed in an em-ployee?
 
  a. Divorce
  b. Personality changes
  c. Death in the family
  d. Miscarriage

Question 2

In the workplace, violence may escalate as a result of many factors. Which of the following should the nurse be alert for in the escalation to violence?
 
  a. Crying
  b. Isolation
  c. Asking for help
  d. Pacing and using profanity


annierak

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A change in personality may indicate substance abuse or mental health problems. The other op-tions are not risk factors for employee violence.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Pacing and use of profanity may be signs of escalation of anger to violence. The other options do not represent a sign of escalation to violence.


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