Which hospitalized patient will the nurse assign to the room closest to the nurses' station?
a. Patient with Alzheimer's disease who has long-term memory deficit
b. Patient with vascular dementia who takes medications for depression
c. Patient with new-onset confusion, restlessness, and irritability after surgery
d. Patient with dementia who has an abnormal Mini-Mental State Examination
ANS: C
This patient's history and clinical manifestations are consistent with delirium. The patient is at risk for safety problems and should be placed near the nurses' station for ongoing observation. The other patients have chronic symptoms that are consistent with their diagnoses but are not at immediate risk for safety issues.
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