A resident is confused and teary. She is threatening to leave the facility to return home. The nurse should:
A) call her family immediately and notify them of the problem.
B) have the nurse's aide place a vest restraint on the patient.
C) call the doctor immediately and get an order for a protective device.
D) talk to the patient and attempt to determine the cause of the problem.
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