Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1485 of 2368
A hospitalized older client with delirium is agitated at night. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
- Ask for a sedative to help the client sleep
- Keep the room dim and quiet with no clocks in view
- Make sure the client's glasses and hearing aids are in place
- Assign a different nurse each shift to give variety
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Correct answer: Make sure the client's glasses and hearing aids are in place
Missing sensory devices can worsen delirium. Sedatives can also worsen it, and the same staff should be assigned when possible.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Cognitive Impairments: Delirium. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026