A Nurse Caring for an Older Client Diagnosed with Acute

question 3

Multiple Choice

A nurse caring for an older client diagnosed with acute depression shows an understanding of the client's risk for developing delirium when:

• A)frequently reorienting the client to the day, time and place.
• B)physically being present to help the client with eating meals.
• C)providing the client with opportunities to discuss the cause of the depression.
• D)administering antidepressive medication as prescribed.

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