- Assume it's a new onset of dementia.
- Immediately assess for a reversible cause of delirium (e.g., infection, medication, metabolic imbalance).
- Refer for long-term psychiatric care.
- Provide calming reassurance only.
74. An elderly individual is experiencing acute changes in mental status, often fluctuating between lucidity and confusion. What is the urgent intervention?
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