BS Nursing Developmental Psychology
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134. An elderly patient living in a nursing home exhibits new-onset aggression and hallucinations after starting a new medication. What is the urgent clinical action?

A. This is normal behavior in nursing homes.
B. Evaluate for medication side effects or interactions as a cause of delirium.
C. Increase their sedative dose.
D. Assume it is behavioral.

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  • This is normal behavior in nursing homes.
  • Evaluate for medication side effects or interactions as a cause of delirium.
  • Increase their sedative dose.
  • Assume it is behavioral.

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