The nurse is planning care for an eighty-two-year old confused client with a nursing diagnosis of altered mental status. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in her plan of care?

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A confused elderly client must be frequently reoriented, focusing more on general issues or information, such as the current month, year, and city. Keeping the client's room lighted at all times can have a negative effect on the normal circadian rhythm. A bedside commode ensures safety, but it does not address the nursing diagnosis. Leaving the television on can leave the client more confused, as television programs might be perceived as real.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for an Eighty-Two-Year Old Confused