BS Nursing Developmental Psychology
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154. A 78-year-old with stable dementia suddenly develops new onset of rapid, confused speech and agitation. What is the urgent clinical action?

A. Increase dosage of dementia medication.
B. Rule out delirium caused by a medical issue (e.g., UTI, pneumonia).
C. This is a normal progression of dementia.
D. Sedate the patient immediately.

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  • Increase dosage of dementia medication.
  • Rule out delirium caused by a medical issue (e.g., UTI, pneumonia).
  • This is a normal progression of dementia.
  • Sedate the patient immediately.

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