mruss

mruss has 4 years experience and specializes in hospital, ortho/neuro.

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1. Workplace violence and safe staffing

   mruss posted a topic in General Nursing

   We had a combative patient this past weekend. She was 92, weight around 100 lbs, in for a hip fracture repair, history of Alzheimer's disease, having only a few teeth, no dentures, and plenty to say....

2. Violent patient outburst

   mruss replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in General Nursing

   It may be that you actually handled the situation pretty well by backing off, in spite of the "fight or flight" response you experienced. It also sounds like you didn't leave the patient unattended...