Practice Question
Which of the following actions is the best example of aggressive behavior?
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Correct Answer:
Walking away from the nurses’ station, heading to the hallway, and taking a tray from the meal cart.
Rationale:
💥Aggressive behavior is defined as an act that is forceful, hostile, or violating the rights of others, often expressed physically or through intimidation.
💥 In this scenario, the client takes food without permission, showing impulsivity, boundary violation, and disregard for social norms or rules.
💥 The behavior is covertly hostile and disruptive, as it involves an unauthorized, unprovoked physical action rather than a respectful or assertive request.
💥 This conduct lacks verbal communication or negotiation and instead uses dominant physical control over shared property, a hallmark of aggressive acting out in psychiatric and institutional settings.
💥 Unlike assertive communication (as seen in option B), which respects personal boundaries and uses "I" statements, this action ignores the autonomy and structure of the therapeutic environment.
💥 It may also be a precursor to escalating aggression if not addressed therapeutically, making early recognition and redirection important.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4