The older adult patient is quite ill and confused and begins to cry pitifully when the nurse approaches the bed to start an IV. The best action for the nurse at this point would be to:
1. keep the infusion equipment out of sight as much as possible, talk slowly, and divert the patient.
2. inform the patient that the doctor has ordered the IV and calmly continue to pre-pare the site and start the IV.
3. give an analgesic as ordered, wait a few minutes, and then proceed.
4. restrain the patient's arm to a padded arm board and proceed as directed.
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Confusion during a bout of illness in older adults is common. Distraction usually gains compliance. Medication and/or restraints are not indicated.
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