A novice nurse notices a patient is pacing the floor and twisting his hands. When the nurse enters the room, the patient stares at her and mumbles, "Can't anyone understand what I want?" while smiling and reaching out to shake the nurse's hand. The nurse recognizes a risk for violence based on which clinical findings? (Select all that apply.)

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Correct:Nurses can recognize a risk for workplace violence by using the acronym STAMPEDAR (staring,tone of voice,anxiety,mumbling,pacing,emotions,disease process,assertive/nonassertive behavior,and resources).
Incorrect:d.Diagnosis of a terminal illness is not a risk for workplace violence.
e.Isolation or desire to be alone is not a risk factor for workplace violence and was not demonstrated in this situation.

A Novice Nurse Notices a Patient Is Pacing the Floor