- Administer a PRN sedative
- Redirect the patient with a familiar activity or comfort item
- Restrain the patient to prevent pacing
- Tell the patient their spouse is deceased
5. A nurse observes a patient with Alzheimer’s disease repeatedly pacing and calling out for their deceased spouse. The nurse notes this behavior often occurs during shift changes and when the patient is in a new environment. What is the most appropriate initial behavioral intervention?
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