The nurse is caring for an older client who experienced a hip replacement surgery 10 hours ago. Which intervention will help minimize this client's risk of developing delirium?

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Encouraging fluid intake will help prevent dehydration, which is a major contributor to the development of delirium. Avoid use of sleeping medications-use music, warm milk, or noncaffeinated herbal tea to alleviate discomfort and encourage sleep. Avoid excessive bed rest; institute early mobilization as appropriate. It is appropriate to have family and visitors available to the client, within reason, since doing so will help stimulate the client cognitively.

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