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NCLEX RN Practice Question

A nurse is caring for a client with dementia who frequently becomes agitated during evening hours and begins shouting at staff members. Which approach is the most appropriate behavioral management technique for the nurse to implement?

  • Engage the client in a purposeful, calming activity such as sorting or folding towels.

  • Administer a sedative to prevent escalation of the behavior.

  • Redirect the client by agreeing with their shouting to reduce agitation.

  • Place the client in a quiet room and use physical restraints to increase safety.

NCLEX RN
Psychosocial Integrity
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