3. Anger, Impulsivity, and Violence

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3. Anger, Impulsivity, and Violence

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Monitor the patient carefully for impulsive or violent behavior.
Address abandonment/rejection issues, anger, and impulsivity in the treatment, because they may be triggers of violence.
Arrange for adequate coverage when away; carefully communicate plans for coverage to the patient and document the coverage.
If threats toward others or threatening behavior is present, action may be necessary to protect self or others.

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Compression-Only CPR: Pushing the Science Forward
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AAM 2010;304:1493-1495.

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BMJ 2010;341:c5893-c1494.

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