A nurse in a long-term care facility is taking patients to the dining room for lunch.She asks the patient who has been diagnosed with delirium if she is ready to go eat lunch.The patient does not respond.What should be the nurse's next action?

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In cases of delirium, patients may have difficulty processing information and responding appropriately. Repeating the question can give the patient another opportunity to understand and respond, and it's a non-invasive, patient-centered approach.

A Nurse in a Long-Term Care Facility Is Taking Patients