The family becomes distressed when the dying 85-year-old patient becomes delirious and laughs and talks with old friends who have long since died.Which intervention is most appropriate?

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Delirious patients can still hear.A familiar voice is comforting.Medicating the patient with a sedative is not appropriate.Stimulating and trying to reorient the patient may cause the patient to become irritated.The family should remain with the patient.

The Family Becomes Distressed When the Dying 85-Year-Old Patient Becomes