A client diagnosed with dementia frequently exhibits agitation during evening hours, becoming restless and shouting. Which of the following interventions best aligns with behavioral management techniques to address the client’s agitation?
Dim the lights, reduce noise levels, and provide a calm, structured environment.
Administer a sedative to reduce agitation and promote calmness.
Restrict the client to their room to limit interaction with others.
Ignore the behavior unless the client poses a physical threat.
The correct intervention incorporates both behavioral management strategies and the client's specific needs. For clients with dementia, creating a calm, structured environment minimizes overstimulation and confusion, reducing agitation. By reducing environmental triggers such as loud noises or bright lights, the nurse helps the client feel more secure and less overwhelmed. Other responses, like physically restraining the client or ignoring the behavior, can worsen agitation or violate ethical principles. Using sedative medications as the first intervention disregards the principle of using non-pharmacological methods before resorting to medications.
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