Citation

Spittler K. J. Emerg. Nurs. 1991; 17(5): 339-340.

Comment In:

J Emerg Nurs 1992;18(2):95-6

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, Emergency Nurses Association, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1921076

Abstract

A multitude of forces influence the probability of violence in an emergency department, but none impact as directly as the skilled response of the emergency nurse. It is important not to overlook the availability of security and law enforcement, but it may be equally important for nurses to take appropriate steps toward preventing or solving such problems with a minimum of physical and emotional pain for all concerned. With time and practice, incidents of violence can be replaced with opportunities for growth and healing.

Language: en