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Manifestations of Agitation
| Non-aggressive physical manifestations | Non-aggressive verbal manifestations | Aggressive physical manifestations | Aggressive verbal manifestations |
Inappropriate dressing, disrobing, eating, or drinking Exit-seeking behaviors Handling, hiding, and hoarding things Repetitious pacing and other mannerisms Restlessness | Attention-seeking behaviors Complaining Negativism Repetitive sentences or questions | Biting, grabbing, hitting, hurting oneself or others Falling intentionally Kicking Physical sexual advances Pushing, scratching, spitting, and tearing and throwing things | Cursing Making strange noises Screaming Verbal sexual advances |
References
Cohen-Mansfield J. Agitated behavior in persons with dementia: The relationship between type of behavior, its frequency, and its disruptiveness. J Psychiatr Res. 2008;43:64-69.
