What Intervention Should a Nurse Implement When an Older Male

question 5

Multiple Choice

What intervention should a nurse implement when an older male diagnosed with dementia is observed masturbating in the unit's dayroom?

• A) Remove the resident from the dayroom and complete an assessment of his behavior.
• B) Cover the resident's lap with a blanket and leave him in the dayroom.
• C) Counsel the resident by telling him that his behavior is inappropriate.
• D) Distract the resident so that he will stop the behavior.

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