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Question
Define challenging behaviours.
Identify and describe five types of challenging behaviour that the healthcare assistant may encounter in the acute care environment.
List five possible factors that could trigger challenging behaviours in client?
When working in a health care facility, what should you be familiar with to ensure you know how to deal with behaviours of concern before they arise?
Consider the following scenario:
Kyle Thomas, 19 years old, has been admitted to an acute care psychiatric facility from his home for investigation of aggressive behaviour. The next morning you observe him yelling at another patient and making threatening physical gestures towards him. He starts kicking the furniture.
1. What is your initial response as you observe this situation (plan)?
2. What is the safe, appropriate response if the behaviour persists or escalates?
3. What process should occur after the incident?
4. What communication techniques can be used in response to behaviours of concern, to bring about the desired outcome?