anger

what is anger:

normal human emotion

when does anger become a problem?

• when it is suppressed

• expressed aggressively

what are warrens 4 principles of behaviors?

1. anger is a physiological arousal

2. anger an aggression are different

3. expression of anger is learned

4. expression of anger can be controlled

anger is:

• emotional

• normal

• everyone experiences it

aggression is:

• behavior

• may be unhealthy

• not everyone becomes aggressive

violence is:

• harmful aggressive behavior

• physical injury

• highest level

what are predisposing factors for aggression:

1. modeling

2. operant conditioning

3. socioeconomic factors

4. environmental factors

what are the best predictors of violence:

• alcohol use

• childhood abuse

• previous violence/arrest

what do you do to prevent violence?

intervene earlywha

what are some warning signs of someone who can become violent?

• pacing

• restlessness

• shouting

• throwing objects

• clenched fists

• jaw tightening

• anx

• slamming doors

common nursing diagnosis:

labile emotional control/impaired mood regulation:

frequent mood changes

ineffective impulse control:

risk taking behavior

hopelessness:

depressive symptoms

disturbed personal identity:

personality disordder

disturbed body image/chronic low self esteem

passive behaviors, anorexia

ineffective coping:

anger or aggression

self mutilation:

cutting behavior

disturbed sensory perception:

hallucinations

disturbed thought processes:

delusions

self care deficit:

poor personal hygiene

nursing interventions for agressiveness:

1. remain calm

2. set clear limits

3. do not touch the patient

4. find the source

5. reduce environmental stimuli

6. teach healthy coping

7. medications

8. restraints/seclusion (last resort)