Nursing Concepts on Anger Management and Abuse Types

These flashcards cover key concepts related to anger management, types of abuse in healthcare, and specific nursing interventions.

Limit-setting

Consistent, calm techniques used to control behavior and avoid power struggles.

Recovery phase

The stage of anger where a patient becomes calm, cooperative, and apologetic after an outburst.

Medical neglect

Failure to provide necessary medical care to a patient, as indicated by a child's severe malnutrition and the parents' belief against seeking medical help.

Neglect

A form of abuse characterized by the failure of caregivers to provide for a dependent person's basic needs, such as adequate clothing and hygiene.

Prioritize actions

The process of determining the most critical action to take in a given nursing scenario, such as asking a partner to leave during patient evaluation.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

A behavioral disorder in children characterized by a pattern of angry, irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness.

Aerosol inhalation

Breathing in substances from aerosol sprays, which can lead to serious respiratory and neurological consequences.