A nurse is caring for a hospitalized client with stage II Alzheimer's disease who has a history of agitation. Which of the following interventions would help to decrease agitation and ag-gressive behavior in this client?
A. Providing undisturbed sleep
B. Orienting the client to reality
C. Leaving the television turned on
D. Administering hypnotic drugs as needed
A
Fatigue from disturbed sleep increases confusion and behavioral manifestations, such as aggres-sion and agitation. Reality orientation is inappropriate for clients with later stages of the disease.
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