What Would Be the Most Effective Intervention by the Nurse

question 7

Multiple Choice

What would be the most effective intervention by the nurse when a patient with a cognitive disorder begins to exhibit delusional behavior as a result of excessive stimulation?

• A) Medicate with a psychoactive drug such as lorazepam or diazepam.
• B) Send the patient to his or her room for "time out."
• C) Remind the patient that acting out behavior will not be tolerated.
• D) Distract the patient with a quiet activity.

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