A novice nurse notices a patient is pacing the floor and twisting his hands
When the nurse enters the room, the patient stares at her and mumbles, "Can't anyone understand what I want?" while smiling and reaching out to shake the nurse's hand. The nurse recognizes a risk for violence based on which clinical findings? (Select all that apply.)
a. Glaring at the nurse
b. Nervousness, twisting of hands
c. Murmuring when talking
d. Diagnosis of a terminal illness
e. Isolation, desire to be alone
ANS: A, B, C
Correct: Nurses can recognize a risk for workplace violence by using the acronym STAMPEDAR (staring, tone of voice, anxiety, mumbling, pacing, emotions, disease process, assertive/nonassertive behavior, and resources).
Incorrect:
d. Diagnosis of a terminal illness is not a risk for workplace violence.
e. Isolation or desire to be alone is not a risk factor for workplace violence and was not demonstrated in this situation.
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