BS Nursing Developmental Psychology
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124. An elderly patient with a history of heart failure is suddenly disoriented, rambling, and exhibiting visual hallucinations. What is the urgent clinical action?

A. Administer antipsychotics for agitation.
B. Assess for acute cardiac decompensation or other medical causes of delirium.
C. Restrain the patient to prevent harm.
D. This is normal for someone with heart failure.

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  • Administer antipsychotics for agitation.
  • Assess for acute cardiac decompensation or other medical causes of delirium.
  • Restrain the patient to prevent harm.
  • This is normal for someone with heart failure.

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