A head nurse is concerned about the frequency of patient violence on her unit.Which of the following actions would be likely to reduce such incidents? Select all that apply.

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Frequent neutral or positive interactions build trust in staff,which in turn increases staff effectiveness in de-escalation situations,reducing violence.Thorough risk assessments are essential to identifying and responding quickly and therapeutically to patients who are at high risk of violence.Staff self-awareness about their feelings and responses to aggression and violence is essential to assuring that nursing interventions will be prompt and therapeutic.An increased presence of male staff does not necessarily reduce patient violence;both male and female staff should be equally highly skilled in violence prevention and de-escalation.De-escalation techniques should be used before restrictive responses such as restraint or seclusion are considered;relying on restrictive responses can intensify rather than reduce patient violence.Research suggests that a reduced sense of control over one's circumstances can contribute to increased violence.

A Head Nurse Is Concerned About the Frequency of Patient