Anger Management and Behavioral Interventions

Which individuals are most at risk for displaying aggressive behavior? Select all that apply.

A newly admitted male patient has a long history of aggressive behavior toward staff. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates the need for more information about the use of restraint?

Which intervention(s) should the nurse implement when helping a patient who expresses anger in an inappropriate manner? Select all that apply.

Which guidelines should direct nursing care when deescalating an angry patient? Select all that apply.

Which comorbid condition would result in cautious use of an SSRI for a patient with chronic aggression?

Patrick is a widower with four daughters. He enjoyed a healthy relationship with each of them until they reached puberty. As the girls began to mature physically, he acted in an aggressive manner, often beating them without provocation. Patrick is most likely acting on:

A nurse named Darryl has been hired to work in a psychiatric intensive care unit. He has undergone training on recognizing escalating anger. Which statement indicates that he understands danger signs in regard to aggression?

An effective method of preventing escalation in an environment with violent offenders is to develop a level of trust through:

A 24-hour observation is a good choice for restraint in which of the following patients?

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, spinal injury, seizure disorder, and pregnancy are conditions that:

Which statement made by a new mother should be explored further by the nurse?

Which problem is observed in children who regularly witness acts of violence in their family? Select all that apply.

What situation associated with a caregiver presents the greatest risk that an older adult will experience abuse by that caregiver?

What safety-related responsibility does the nurse have in any situation of suspected abuse?

The nurse is assisting a patient to identify safety issues that may occur now that she has left an abusive partner. What telephone numbers should be available to the patient? Select all that apply.

Secondary effects of abuse often manifest as arrested development in children due to the fact that:

The use of a patient-centered interview technique works well for gathering information about abusive situations. It is a good use of clinical time to sit near the patient and:

The abused person is often in a dependent position, relying on the abuser for basic needs. At particular risk are children and older adults due to:

An appropriate expected outcome in individual therapy regarding the perpetrator of abuse would be:

Perpetrators of domestic violence tend to: Select all that apply.

Which statement made by a sexually assaulted patient strongly suggests the drug gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) was involved in the attack?

Considering the guilt that women feel after being sexually assaulted, which nursing assessment question has priority?

Which statement is an accurate depiction of sexual assault?

Which signs and symptoms are associated with rape-trauma and rape-trauma response? Select all that apply.

Which racial identification places a woman at the greatest risk of being sexually assaulted in her lifetime?

The stress of being raped often results in suffering similar to people who have witnessed a murder or had a physiological reaction to trauma, resulting in which of the following?

A young woman named Carly was raped after closing shift behind the restaurant where she works. Six months have passed and Carly has not been able to return to work, refuses to go out to eat, and feels that she has less value as a woman now that she has been raped. Carly's clinical presentation suggests:

Ron is a victim of assault and has revealed to his family and friends the fact that he was raped. The family reacts with horror and disgust, and the nurse caring for Ron recognizes that

Perpetrators of sexual assault are often incarcerated but frequently do not undergo therapy. Samuel, convicted of rape and sentenced to 15 years in prison, has asked to see a therapist. The psychiatric nurse practitioner is surprised to learn of the request, as many perpetrators

You are working at a telephone hotline center when Abby, a rape victim, calls. Abby states she is afraid to go to the hospital. What is your best response?

When caring for a patient recovering from an episode of opioid toxicity, the nurse determines that the patient has opioid use disorder based on which finding?

A patient hospitalized with a fractured femur after an automobile accident develops nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramps, and restlessness. The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing which reaction?

Which treatments will the nurse anticipate administering to a patient who has been admitted with alcohol toxicity? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse observes another nurse taking oral opioids from the medication room at the hospital. Which is the best action for the nurse who observes drug diversion to take?

A patient is to start disulfiram to help with alcohol use disorder. The nurse providing medication education about the drug will include which topics in the education plan? (Select all that apply.)

Aggressive behavior risk factors (adolescents)

Aggressive behavior risk factors (adults)

Restraint use in aggressive patients

Managing anger in patients

Anger de-escalation guidelines

SSRI use caution with…

Aggressive behavior in puberty

Danger signs of aggression

Trust & violence prevention

24-hour observation

Conditions contraindicating restraint

Reasons for parental concern

Violence exposure in children

Elder abuse risk

Nurse's abuse reporting

Safety plan for abuse victims

Coping and development in children

Patient-centered interview

Abuse victim's vulnerabilities

Perpetrator therapy outcome

Domestic violence traits

GHB recognition

Sexual assault priority

Disulfiram (Antabuse)

Disulfiram Side Effects

Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms

Denial (Nursing Diagnosis)

Substance Use Disorder Intervention

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Gambling Disorder Treatment

Reward Pathways in the Brain

Signs of Substance Use Disorder in Staff

Peer Assistance Programs

Initial Intervention for Opioid Withdrawal

Low-Stimulus environment for Recovery

Long-Term Treatment for Substance Use

Acknowledging Gambling Problem

Opioid Tolerance

Distracted and Disengaged in Recovery

Caffeine Overdose

Alcohol Detoxification

Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome

Motivation in Recovery

Substance Use Disorder Risk Factors

Treatment Outcomes for Substance Use

Understanding Substance Use

Support Groups for Recovery

Relapse Prevention Strategies

Medication-Assisted Treatment

Behavioral Therapy

Mental Health in Addiction

Stigma Around Addiction