The Nurse Cares for a Patient Who Was Verbally Aggressive

Multiple Choice

The nurse cares for a patient who was verbally aggressive upon admission.Three days later the patient says, "My family put me here.They wanted to get rid of me." When should the nurse be most vigilant for signs of escalating aggression?

A) During one-on-one sessions
B) During group activities
C) During visiting hours
D) In the early morning