The nurse caring for patients with dementia. Which intervention would be least helpful when coordinating care for patients who are experiencing confusion?
a. Providing finger foods
b. Monitoring cognitive functioning
c. Using soft restraints when the patient is left alone
d. Providing structured rest periods to prevent fatigue
ANS: C
Restraints can increase the risk of agitation and injury. A. B. D. Finger foods, structured rest periods, and monitoring are all helpful when caring for a patient with confusion.
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