An Older Adult Patient Diagnosed with Delirium Is Anxious, Agitated

An older adult patient diagnosed with delirium is anxious, agitated, and experiencing visual hallucinations. The nurse entering the room to assess vital signs should:

A) announce his or her name and title, and what is happening.
B) silently take the vital signs to minimize stimulation.
C) ask the patient to identify place, person, and time.
D) turn on all lights in the room.

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