hard · NCLEX-RN psychosocial
An older adult client, Parker, age 78, is admitted with a urinary tract infection and is now experiencing acute confusion and visual hallucinations.
Which nursing action is the highest priority?
- Request a prescription for a high-dose sedative to stop the hallucinations, for this client.
- Argue with the client to prove that the hallucinations are not real.
- Ensure the client's glasses and hearing aids are in place and provide a well-lit environment.
- Assign a UAP to restrain the client to the bed to prevent them from wandering, for this client.
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