A nurse is caring for a client with moderate cognitive impairment who becomes increasingly agitated during afternoon activities. Which intervention is the BEST approach to reduce the client’s agitation?
Ignore the client’s agitation to avoid reinforcing their behavior.
Administer medication to calm the client as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
Engage the client in a new, unfamiliar group activity to divert their attention.
Encourage the client to participate in a familiar, repetitive activity, such as folding towels.
The correct answer emphasizes creating a structured and calming environment to help manage the client’s agitation in a manner that is appropriate for their cognitive impairment. Engaging clients in familiar and repetitive tasks can provide comfort and reduce stress by offering a sense of predictability. Distraction that involves unfamiliar activities or ignoring agitation may escalate their anxiety. Medication should not be the first-line intervention for behavioral changes unless absolutely necessary, as it carries risks and does not address the root cause of agitation.
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