A Nurse Manager of a Busy Emergency Department Is Working

Multiple Choice

A nurse manager of a busy emergency department is working to reduce the potential for violence on the unit.Which of the following will most likely reduce the potential for violence?

A) Decrease the number of visible security guards to avoid antagonizing patients.
B) Implement procedures to speed up the discharge process for mentally ill patients.
C) Propose a plan to expand and update the waiting room.
D) Ensure post-assaultive treatment and support is available to all staff.