[Solved]: Anger, Aggression, Bullying, and Violence – Patient…

Anger, Aggression, Bullying, and Violence – Patient 1 Patient Data History and Physical An 80-year-old male patient with a history of Alzheimer’s disease was admitted to the hospital due to a diagnosis of pneumonia and is being treated with intravenous (IV) antibiotics. During the overnight nursing shift, the patient began to experience agitation. He attempted to call the police on his room phone, telling the nurse that he feels that he is being held prisoner in the hospital against his will. The patient then became more agitated, yelling, “Help me, help me, they are trying to kill me!” The nurse attempted to reorient the patient to his surroundings, telling him that he is safe and that he is in the hospital, but he became more agitated. The patient began pulling at his IV site and tubing connected to his arm and tried to get out of bed, yelling, “I want to get out of here, let me go!” The nurse collaborates with the healthcare team to discuss how to best deescalate the situation and keep the patient and staff safe.