An older client is agitated and develops new-onset confusion on admission to the long-term care unit. What is the best action for the nurse to take to minimize relocation stress syndrome for this client?
a. Provide reorientation during hourly rounding.
b. Obtain a certified sitter to remain with the client.
c. Speak to the client as little as possible to avoid overstimulation.
d. Provide adequate sedation to lessen fear-provoking situations.
A
Many nursing interventions can prove helpful to older adults who experience relocation stress syndrome. If the client becomes confused, agitated, or combative, the nurse should reorient the client to his or her surroundings. The nurse also can encourage family members to visit often, keep familiar objects at the client's bedside, and work to establish a trusting relationship with the client.
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