A new patient on the rehabilitation unit demonstrates consis…
A new patient on the rehabilitation unit demonstrates consistent verbal outbursts in therapy, ranging from yelling at other patients to cursing at you as the therapist. She becomes easily frustrated when asked to perform novel tasks, and occasionally reaches out to grab or attempt to hit your arm when you try to guide her through a motor skill on her weaker side. What level would this patient be on the Ranchos Los Amigos Scale?
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You are working on gait training without an assistive device with a TBI patient who requires supervision for safety during ambulation due to tendencies to wander from the treatment area. While walking in the hallway, the patient heads toward the exit of the hospital, reporting he wants to go see his daughter’s softball game. When you attempt to explain that he cannot leave the hospital, he starts loudly yelling and saying if you don’t let me leave you will be in trouble. Which of the following is the most appropriate de-escalation approach for this patient?
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