De-escalation of Agitated Patient

Learning Objectives

1. Learners demonstrates therapeutic communication skills.
2. The Learner engages in the process of de-escalation.
3. The Learner demonstrates awareness and promotion of environmental safety for the RN and the patient.
4. The interprofessional (RN and APRN) team completes a focused assessment/physical assessment as able on the patient with agitation.
5. Learners demonstrate the ability to communicate with interprofessional team in high-stress situations.
6. The Learner safely chooses and or administer medications.