A unit in an inpatient psychiatric facility is experiencing an increase in violence episodes by clients. A group of nurses working on this unit is developing a plan to address this issue. When developing this plan, which would the nurses address as the problem areas? Select all that apply.

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Areas that may contribute to violence in inpatient units include a lack of meaningful and predictable ward activities, power struggles related to medications, failure of the staff to listen or be empathetic, boundary violations, and a lack of client control over the treatment plan.

A Unit in an Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Is Experiencing an Increase