A Patient Who Has Bacterial Meningitis and Is Disoriented and Anxious

A patient who has bacterial meningitis and is disoriented and anxious has a nursing diagnosis of disturbed sensory perception related to decreased level of consciousness. An appropriate nursing intervention is to

A) apply soft restraints to protect the patient from injury.
B) minimize contact with the patient to decrease sensory input.
C) encourage family members to remain at the bedside.
D) keep the room well-lighted to improve patient orientation.

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