Question

The bed alarm is ringing because an older adult client is attempting to get out of bed. a nurse enters the room and finds the client agitated and confused. the family member is upset and states, "he has never been like this. i don't know what to do." after getting the client back into bed, which nursing action is most appropriate?

Answer 1

After getting the patient back into bed, the nurse should assign a nursing assistant to remain in the room with the patient. The nurse should then place a phone call to the patient's primary health care doctor to report the issue and discuss what options are available for treatment.