A client with a history of violence begins to lose control of his anger, and a nurse decides that an intervention is warranted. The client cannot be talked down, and he refuses medication. Which is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
A) Call for assistance from the assault team.
B) Ask the ward clerk to put in a call for the physician.
C) Make the client go to his room.
D) Tell the client that if he does not calm down, he will be placed in restraints.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a client with frontal lobe disturbances. Which nursing assessment is most appropriate following this particular injury?
A) Assessing for fear and aggression
B) Assessing for ability to feel touch
C) Assessing for ability to smell
D) Assessing for ability to see clearly
Comparison of Research Studies Exploring Nurse Caring Behaviors
NURSE CARING BEHAVIORS AS
Nursing history for head assessment
Recent history of biochemistry shown by the introduction of new techniques. (part 1)
Positioning the client
Children who witnessed violence in their homes