A Hospitalized Patient, Injured in a Fall While Intoxicated, Believes

question 28

Multiple Choice

A hospitalized patient, injured in a fall while intoxicated, believes spiders are spinning entrapping webs in the room. The patient is anxious, agitated, and diaphoretic. Which nursing intervention has priority?

• A) Check the patient every 15 minutes.
• B) Rigorously encourage fluid intake.
• C) Provide one-on-one supervision.
• D) Keep the room dimly lit.

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