A patient diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease has a catastrophic reaction during an activity involving simultaneous playing of music and working on a craft project.The patient starts shouting "no,no,no" and rushes out of the room.The nurse should:
A) Discontinue the activity program since it upsets the patients.
B) Follow the patient, reassure her, and redirect her to a quieter activity.
C) Isolate the patient until she is calm, and then direct her back to the activity.
D) Give the patient prn antianxiety medication and restrict her activity participation.
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