@article{ref1,
title="Recognizing the potential for violence in the ICU",
journal="Dimensions of critical care nursing",
year="1997",
author="Drury, T.",
volume="16",
number="6",
pages="314-323",
abstract="Violence in health care institutions, specifically critical care units, throughout the country is increasing at an alarming rate. This problem is not confined to the urban areas but also encompasses rural regions. This article assists the nurse in identifying the potential for violence by patients, family, or visitors while they are in the critical care unit. The author describes strategies that have been successful in controlling violence in the ICU and suggests steps nurse educators and managers can take to reduce the risk of violence in their units. The article is followed by Education STATPack material that can be used by current subscribers for an inservice.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0730-4625",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}