Which is an effective nursing intervention to assist an angry ...

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Which is an effective nursing intervention to assist an angry patient to learn to manage anger without violence?
 
  a. Help the patient identify a thought that increases anger, find proof for or against the belief, and substitute reality-based thinking.
  b. Provide negative reinforcement such as restraint or seclusion in response to angry outbursts, whether or not violence is present.
  c. Use aversive conditioning, such as popping a rubber band on the wrist, to help extinguish angry feelings.
  d. Administer an antipsychotic or antianxiety medication.

Question 2

An adult patient assaults another patient and is restrained. One hour later, which statement by this restrained patient necessitates the nurse's immediate attention?
 
  a. I hate all of you
  b. My fingers are tingly.
  c. You wait until I tell my lawyer.
  d. It was not my fault. The other patient started it.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Anger has a strong cognitive component; therefore using cognition to manage anger is logical. The incorrect options do nothing to help the patient learn anger management.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The correct response indicates impaired circulation and necessitates the nurse's immediate attention. The incorrect responses indicate that the patient has continued aggressiveness and agitation.