A hospitalized patient with delirium misinterprets reality and a patient with dementia wanders about the home.Which outcome is the priority in both scenarios? Each patient will:

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Risk for injury is the nurse's priority concern in both scenarios.Safety maintenance is the desired outcome.The other outcomes are priorities and may not be realistic.

A Hospitalized Patient with Delirium Misinterprets Reality and a Patient