A terminally ill patient has developed delirium since admission to the ICU.Which nursing interventions are indicated? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
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The nursing interventions that are indicated for a terminally ill patient who has developed delirium are:
A) Collaborate with the physician to eliminate any medications that have the side effect of delirium as the primary goal is to identify and treat the underlying cause.
B) Collaborate with the physician regarding the administration of haloperidol or ziprasidone as they are commonly used to manage delirium.
C) Restraint is not appropriate and does not prevent injury in a patient with delirium.
D) Going along with the patient's hallucinations can reinforce their delirium and is not recommended.
E) Using objects like the television or newspapers to help maintain patient orientation can be helpful in managing delirium.

A Terminally Ill Patient Has Developed Delirium Since Admission to the ICU.Which