There are times when a nurse must provide care for a client who
is agitated and verbally or physically aggressive. The client may
be psychotic, but the nurse must, in each case, remain in control
of his/her own feelings, and intervene in the most appropriate
manner.
After watching a segment regarding a violent client at Bellevue
Hospital, answer the questions below. It’s not necessary to
critique the staff in the video, just think of how you might
respond.
Violent Client...