- Administer a high dose of sedatives immediately.
- Assess for underlying medical causes (e.g., UTI, pain, dehydration) as a potential delirium trigger.
- This is typical behavior for advanced dementia.
- Restrain the patient until agitation subsides.
54. An 88-year-old resident with known dementia suddenly becomes acutely agitated and combative. What is the urgent clinical action?
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