A nurse who is communicating with a potentially violent patient should:

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Make sure that gestures are slow and deliberate rather than sudden and abrupt.There is less chance for misinterpretation of the message,and slow,deliberate gestures are less threatening.Keep an adequate distance between yourself and the patient to reduce your risk of injury and to avoid making the patient feel pressured.Try to talk in a comfortable,reassuring voice.Position yourself closest to the door to facilitate escape from a potentially violent situation.Do not block the exit,if the patient feels unable to escape,this may cause a violent outburst.

A Nurse Who Is Communicating with a Potentially Violent Patient