Which behavior best demonstrates aggression?

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Question 1 of 5

Which behavior best demonstrates aggression?

A. Stomping away from the nurses station, going to the hallway, and grabbing a tray from the meal cart. B. Bursting into tears, leaving the community meeting, and sitting on a bed hugging a pillow and sobbing. C. Telling the primary nurse, I felt angry when you said I could not have a second helping at lunch. D. Telling the medication nurse, I am not going to take that, or any other, medication you try to give me.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The staff development coordinator plans to teach physical management techniques... Which topic to emphasize?

A. Practice and teamwork B. Spontaneity and surprise C. Caution and superior size D. Diversion and physical outlets

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

An emergency code was called after a patient pulled a knife... Justification for seclusion was:

A. Was threatening to others. B. Was experiencing psychosis. C. Presented an undeniable escape risk. D. Presented a clear and present danger to others.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A patient loudly scolded nursing staff... Which intervention would best address this problem?

A. Teach coping strategies such as deep breathing... B. Talk with the health care provider about patient-controlled analgesia. C. Tell the patient verbal assaults won’t shorten the wait... D. Talk about risks of dependency with analgesics.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

An emergency department nurse realizes the spouse... is becoming irritable... Which intervention?

A. Offer the waiting spouse a cup of coffee. B. Explain the patient’s condition is not life-threatening. C. Periodically provide an update and progress report on the patient. D. Suggest the spouse return home until treatment is complete.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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