Strategies for agitation management can be divided into two categories-immediate and preventative. Immediate interventions are those that are used when someone is already agitated in order to de-escalate them. Preventative strategies are implemented to pre-empt or reduce early signs of agitation, before a high level of distress occurs.. …show more content…
These strategies capitalize on modifying caregiver approach ,reducing stimulation (internal and external), and allowing the individual to de-escalate in safe and peaceful environment. Body language in these settings is important, as even impaired patients can respond to non-verbal cues. Power struggles between caregivers and patients are often observed in escalated agitation, and it is important for care providers to become comfortable with retreating in these moments (although being clear that they will later return, so as not to reinforce the