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6 years ago
Which characteristic of an inpatient unit organizational culture predisposes the highest risk for patient violence and aggression?
 
  a. Staff member behavior authoritarian
  b. High degree of structural flexibility
  c. Feeling of safety among patients
  d. Bland colors used in decor
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An important variable affecting the risk of aggression is staff attitude. A higher risk for assault is present for staff with authoritarian attitudes. Such attitudes demean patients, who might act out in anger or defense against feeling depersonalized and powerless.
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