Discussion Post
The client with a history of aggressive behavior toward staff and peers states to the nurse, "Everyone is just so touchy; I don't see where I'm being too aggressive." Which nursing action should be included in the therapeutic plan of care to best effect a different perception?
• Refamiliarize the client with the rules of the unit
• Introduce nonaggressive interpersonal behaviors to the client
• Promote dialogue between the staff and client to discuss the staff's perception of aggressive behavior
• Encourage the staff to show patience to the client because the client may have poor aggression control.
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