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?

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The patient mentioned their family in a negative light, which may potentially trigger feelings of anger or frustration. During visiting hours, the patient may receive visitations from family members, which could increase the likelihood of agitation or aggression. The other choices may not necessarily have as strong of a trigger as visiting hours with family members.

The Nurse Cares for a Patient Who Was Verbally Aggressive