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?

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Ensuring the patient's safety is the highest priority in both delirium and dementia cases, as both conditions can lead to behaviors that put the patient at risk of harm.

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