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Cancer
Psychotic disorder
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Letting the patient discuss their feelings with you
Telling him he will be moved to another facility if he becomes violent
Letting him know he will be heavily medicated unless his anger goes away
Not allowing family members to see him until he is happy again
Re-directing the patient
Explaining everything with great detail until it is understood
Giving the patient a task that will occupy their time, such as setting the dinner tables
Taking the patient to participate in an activity
Loss of friends or family
The birth of a grandchild
Being diagnosed with a new disease
Lack of sleep
Remove the violent patient
Notify the nurse
Remove the non-violent patient
Inform the violent patient that his actions are inappropriate
Alzheimer's is the most common type of dementia
1 in 4 women are at risk for depression
Age plays a large role in a patient's mental health status
Psychosis is not considered a mental health disorder
Move the patient to a private area and speak with them
Place restraints on the patients arms so they cannot hit
Inform the patient that what they are doing is illegal and it can be punished by law
Give the patient medication to calm them down
Change in eating habits
Change in sleeping habits
Too much energy
Loss of interest in social activities
Get the nurse immediately
Stay with the patient and have someone get the nurse
Listen to the patient and then check back on them later
Call the patient's family to come in and cheer them up
Place the patient in a well-monitored area
Take the patient to their room and turn on the TV
Laying the patient in bed even if they aren't tired
Restrain them to their chair to prevent falling