Mrs.Jorgens,an 86-year-old widow,recently became a resident of an extended care facility.Three days after she was admitted,the nurse found her to be somewhat confused and disoriented about person,place,and time.Which intervention by the nurse would be most appropriate?

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Reorienting Mrs. Jorgens to place, person, and time is the most appropriate intervention for her confusion and disorientation. This will help her maintain a sense of reality and decrease her anxiety. Using a posey restraint is not appropriate unless she is at high risk for falls and other interventions have failed. Diversional activities may not be effective for someone who is confused and disoriented. Using tactile stimulation may be helpful in some situations, but reorientation is the most important intervention in this case.

MrsJorgens,an 86-Year-Old Widow,recently Became a Resident of an Extended Care