A patient with delirium repeatedly cries out for her husband.What is the most appropriate initial nursing intervention?

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The nurse's initial intervention should aim to address the patient's distress and confusion. Calmly telling the patient that she is in the hospital and that her husband is not there can help to ground her in reality and reduce her anxiety. Administering medication or applying restraints should only be done as a last resort and under the guidance of a healthcare provider. Calling the husband may not be effective in immediately addressing the patient's distress and may not be feasible if the husband is not available or if the patient has difficulty communicating over the phone due to her delirious state.

A Patient with Delirium Repeatedly Cries Out for Her Husband