Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a 75-year-old widow admitted to the psychiatric hospital by her daughter, who became concerned when her mother began to talk in a confused manner about her husband who has been dead for seven years. In the hospital, especially at night, the client wanders into the other clients' rooms looking for her husband. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take when this woman wanders into the rooms of the other clients?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gently guiding her back to her room is safe and respectful, addressing confusion without punitive measures like locking or threats.
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