Psychomotor Agitation
August 24th, 2017
Overview
Pshcomotor agitation refers to purposeless, goal-less activity that the patient may be displaying; these
Look For
- Fidgeting
- Wringing hands
- Shifting position
- Inability to remain seated
- Pacing
Causes of Psychomotor Agitation
- Anxiety disorders
- Mood disorders - depression, bipolar affective disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Drug intoxication / withdrawal
- Delirium
- Dementia
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