An intervention appropriate to use for both clients with delirium and clients with dementia is
a. speaking in a loud, firm voice.
b. touching the client before speaking.
c. reorienting the client to the health care worker with each contact.
d. for aggression, using physical restraint in lieu of medication.
C
Short-term memory is often impaired in clients with delirium and dementia. Reorientation to staff if
often necessary with each contact to minimize misperceptions, reduce anxiety level, and secure
cooperation. Option A: Loud voices may be frightening or sound angry. Option B: Speaking before
touching prevents the client from feeling threatened. Option D: The least restrictive measure should
be used.
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