Question

The nurse is caring for a 78-year-old male with ataxia, memory loss, and loss of urinary continence. The patient becomes disoriented and combative. Which of the following nursing interventions would *not* improve the patient’s cognition?

Accepted Answer

Restrain and sedate the patient.

Answer

Provide reorientation to reality.

Answer

Ensure measures to provide environmental safety.

Answer

Avoid arguing with the patient.

Question 13 - Musculoskeletal/​Neurological/​Psychosocial Practice Test for the CCRN

Question 13 - Musculoskeletal/Neurological/Psychosocial Practice Test for the CCRN