Multiple Choice
The nurse's initial action for a patient with moderate dementia who develops increased restlessness and agitation should be to
A) reorient the patient to time, place, and person.
B) administer a PRN dose of lorazepam (Ativan) .
C) assess for factors that might be causing discomfort.
D) assign unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to stay in the patient's room.
Correct Answer:
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