What is a potential risk of excessive agitation in a patient?

Practice Questions

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What is a potential risk of excessive agitation in a patient?
  1. Increased medication absorption
  2. Decreased risk of infection
  3. Tissue damage
  4. Improved respiratory function

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is a potential risk of excessive agitation in a patient?
  • Step 1: Understand what excessive agitation means. It refers to a state where a patient is overly restless or agitated.
  • Step 2: Recognize that when a person is agitated, they may move around a lot or struggle.
  • Step 3: Consider what happens to the body during excessive movement. The cells and tissues in the body can be stressed.
  • Step 4: Realize that this mechanical stress can cause damage to the tissues, which is harmful.
  • Step 5: Conclude that excessive agitation can lead to tissue damage due to this stress on the cells.
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