Irritability
Overview
Explosive - outbursts of anger that are disproportionate to the situation.
Irritable - agitation with minimal stimulus.
Calm - lack of agitation.
Causes of Irritability
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mania
- Delirium
- Dementia
- Psychosis
- Intoxication
Assessment of irritability is more useful in the context of assessing risk than for diagnosis.
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