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54. An 88-year-old resident with known dementia suddenly becomes acutely agitated and combative. What is the urgent clinical action?

A. Administer a high dose of sedatives immediately.
B. Assess for underlying medical causes (e.g., UTI, pain, dehydration) as a potential delirium trigger.
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C. This is typical behavior for advanced dementia.
D. Restrain the patient until agitation subsides.

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  • 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.

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