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When assessing a patient experiencing aggression, the nurse applies the general aggression model. Which of the following would the nurse assess as the person factors? Select all that apply. A) Patient's personality traits B) Insult initiating the behavior C) Previous behavior patterns D) Patient's shouting E) Patient's mood F) Patient's gender {Ans: A) Patient's personality traits F) Patient's gender}The nurse is working with a potentially violent patient in a community clinic. Which of the following would the nurse implement to minimize personal risk? A) Using protective devices B) Staying close to a door C) Keeping the door closed to ensure privacy D) Wearing inexpensive jewelry to distract the patient {Ans: B) Staying close to a door}The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a patient who is experiencing aggressive and violent behavior for possible risk factors. Which of the following would the nurse identify? Select all that apply. A) Damage to the frontal lobe of the brain B) Low testosterone levels C) Family history of aggression D) Gender E) High level of competitiveness {Ans: A) Damage to the frontal lobe of the brain C) Family history of aggression E) High level of competitiveness}A nurse is presenting an