Behavior Level

 

Anxiety: A noticeable or observable change from normal behavior with increased psychomotor agitation.  

•         Behaviors may include:

•         Feeling of tension

•         Increase in physical activity

•         Increase in normal volume & rate of speech

•         Mild perspiration

•         Slight tremors

•         Anxious affect

•         Facial musculature tension

Staff Attitude/Approach

 

Supportive: An empathic, nonjudgmental approach attempting to alleviate anxiety.

 

•         Suggested Interventions:

•         Verbal 1:1 intervention,

•         Frequent observation,

•         Physical activity, offer PRN medication.  

•         Try to meet the person’s needs in a therapeutic way.  

•         Assist the patient to try interventions that helps him/her.  

•         Involve patient’s family when appropriate

Stages of Behavioral Escalation