A hospitalized patient diagnosed with delirium misinterprets reality,while a patient diagnosed with dementia wanders about the home.Which outcome is the priority in both scenarios? The patients will:

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Risk for injury is the nurse's priority concern.Safety maintenance is the desired outcome.The other outcomes are lower priorities and may not be realistic.

A Hospitalized Patient Diagnosed with Delirium Misinterprets Reality,while a Patient