What intervention should a nurse implement when an older male diagnosed with dementia is observed masturbating in the unit's dayroom?

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When sexually inappropriate behavior occurs, it should be assessed, like any other behavior, as to cause, precipitating factors, and response to interventions. It is appropriate to remove the resident from the dayroom because the behavior may be distressing to staff and other residents. Covering the resident with a blanket and leaving him in the dayroom does not address the cause of the behavior, and it might be distressing for other residents and staff. The resident has dementia and is not capable of altering his behavior based on the information that it is inappropriate. Distracting the resident will only temporarily interrupt the behavior.

What Intervention Should a Nurse Implement When an Older Male