An Older Adult Client Has Become Agitated and Combative Toward

question 15

Multiple Choice

An older adult client has become agitated and combative toward health care personnel on the unit.What is the first action that the nurse will take?

• A) Obtain an order for a sedative-hypnotic medication to reduce combative behavior.
• B) Attempt to soothe the client's fears and reorient the client to surroundings.
• C) Obtain an order to place the client's arms in restraints to protect personnel.
• D) Arrange for the client to be transferred to a mental health facility.

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