Anger
When does anger becomes a problem
What is when not expressed or when expressed aggressively
Evidence supports the role of TV & video games contribute to
What is aggressive behavior
A normal human emotion, when handled appropriately and expressed assertively, can provide an individual with a positive force to solve problems and make decisions concerning life situations
What is Anger
One of the strongest forms of learning
What is role-modeling
What are past history of violence, client diagnosis and current client behavior used to identify
What is extent of risk
Warren's Fundamental Points about anger include
What is:
Anger is not a primary emotion; it is learned
Anger instills feelings of power and generates
preparedness
Anger and aggression are significantly
different.
The expression of anger can come under
personal control.
What hormone is identified as playing a key role in aggression
What is Testosterone
A behavior that is intended to threaten or injure the victim's security or self-esteem
What is Aggression
A response to the specific behavior that is pleasurable or produces the desired results
What is positive reinforcement
Characterized by anxiety and tension, verbal abuse and profanity, and increasing hyperactivity that occurs prior to aggressive behavior
What is the Prodromal Syndrome
Frowning, low-pitched words forced through teeth, easily offended, passive aggressiveness, lack of control over emotions & intense eye contact or examples of what
What are anger characteristics
Pacing, verbal or physical threats, shouting obscentities, panic anxiety, disturbed thought process & destruction of property are examples of what
What are aggression characteristics
What medication should the nurse monitor the patient for parkinsonian and anticholingeric effects
What are antipsychotics such as Halodol
Occurs when a specific behavior is positively or negatively reinforced
What is operant conditioning
The best intervention is
What is prevention
What physiological and biological changes accompany anger
What is increase in heart rate and blood pressure
What medication is used to control aggression and impulsive behavior
What are atypical antipsychotics such as Geodon or Zyprexa
ABCDs of anticholingeric Side Effects
What is :
Agitation, Blurred vision, Constipation/confusion, Dry mouth, Stasis of urine/sweatihng
Brain disorders/conditions implicated in episodic aggression & anger
What is Epilepsy, Brain tumors, brain trauma or encephalitis
Primary steps by the nurse to handle aggressive behavior include
What is responding quickly, and remaining calm and in control
This expression is learned, comes under personal control, instills feelings of power & generates preparedness
What is anger
Three best indicators of violent behavior
What is:
•Alcohol intake
•History of childhood abuse
•History of violent acts with criminal activity or arrests
Mneomic that helps one to remember common signs of Parkinson's
What is "SMART":
S- Shuffling gait; M-Mask-like face; A-Akinesia; R- Rigidity; T-Tremor
3 Environmental Factors shown to increase risks for aggression
What is
•Physical crowding of people
•Discomfort in environmental temperature
•Noise
Following an aggreesive or violent episode, what should the nurse document
What is
■Behaviors leading to the incident
■Behaviors during the incident
■Nursing interventions implemented
■Client’s response