A Resident Is Confused and Teary

question 17

Multiple Choice

A resident is confused and teary. She is threatening to leave the facility to return home. The nurse should:

• A) call her family immediately and notify them of the problem.
• B) have the nurse's aide place a vest restraint on the patient.
• C) call the doctor immediately and get an order for a protective device.
• D) talk to the patient and attempt to determine the cause of the problem.