The nurse is caring for an older client who experienced a hip replacement surgery 10 hours ago. Which intervention will help minimize this client's risk of developing delirium?
a. Requesting that staff offer fluids each time they interact with the client
b. Medicating the client to best facilitate re-storative sleep
c. Encouraging the client to remain still and thus minimize pain
d. Suggesting that visitors are limited to fam-ily members only
ANS: A
Encouraging fluid intake will help prevent dehydration, which is a major contributor to the de-velopment of delirium. Avoid use of sleeping medications—use music, warm milk, or noncaf-feinated herbal tea to alleviate discomfort and encourage sleep. Avoid excessive bed rest; insti-tute early mobilization as appropriate. It is appropriate to have family and visitors available to the client, within reason, since doing so will help stimulate the client cognitively.
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