Verbally and Physically Aggressive Client / Delusions
This item is included in the following series/curriculum: Mental Health Nursing
- Grade Level: General-Adult
- Subjects: Specific Career Information, Psychology
- Produced By: Alberta Advanced Education
- Year: 2003
- Country: Canada
- Language: English
- Running Time: 25m
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Unfortunately, mental health nurses may have to care for persons who, for a variety of reasons, may be physically threatening or aggressive. With a variety of special intervention skills and knowledge the expert mental health nurse demonstrates how to care safely and effectively for these patients. The situation example also demonstrates how a nurse can build trust and rapport with a client experiencing bizarre thoughts or beliefs - known as delusion.