Patient has a history of impulsively acting out anger by striking others. Select the most appropriate intervention for avoiding similar incidents
a. Teach the patient about herbal preparations that reduce anger.
b. Help the patient identify incidents that trigger impulsive anger.
c. Explain that restraint and seclusion will be used if violence occurs.
d. Offer one-on-one supervision to help the patient maintain control.
ANS: B
Identification of trigger incidents allows the patient and nurse to plan interventions to reduce irritation and frustration, which lead to acting out anger, and eventually to put into practice more adaptive coping strategies.
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