Prior to intervening with an adolescent projecting anger on the nurse, the nurse should:

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Before intervening with the angry adolescent, the nurse should engage in introspection to examine how he/she reacts to others when they are angry. This will help the nurse to approach the situation with a calm and collected demeanor, potentially diffusing the aggressive behavior of the adolescent. Organizing a rapid response team or enlisting an adolescent peer to intervene should only be done if the situation escalates and becomes dangerous. Encouraging reflection may also be helpful, but it is not the best initial step.

Prior to Intervening with an Adolescent Projecting Anger on the Nurse