Question

A patient who is running down the hall with clenched fists, kicking the walls and loudly stating the military is coming for him and he will kill anyone in his way would be at

a. A high risk of becoming violent within the next 8 hours
b. A high risk of becoming violent within the next 24 hours
c. A moderate risk of becoming violent within the next 8 hours
d. A moderate risk of becoming violent within the next 24 hours

Answer 1

The patient with aggressive behavior and imminent threat language is at a high risk of becoming violent within the next 8 hours, necessitating immediate intervention. So the correct answer is option A.

Step-by-step explanation:

The patient's behavior of running down the hall with clenched fists, kicking the walls, and loudly stating the military is coming for him with intentions of violence is indicative of a high risk for violent behavior. This observation combined with the statement of intent to kill anyone in his way suggests that the potential for extreme physical danger is imminent. Therefore, the most suitable answer is that the patient is at a high risk of becoming violent within the next 8 hours. It is critical in such situations to adopt immediate strategies to ensure safety and manage the patient's behavior in a controlled environment.