When caring for an older adult client who is experiencing memory loss,the nurse notes that the client emotionally overreacts to situations,appearing as if having temper tantrums when responding to real or perceived frustration.The nurse recognizes the client is experiencing a catastrophic reaction.When caring for this client,the nurse should
A) attempt to keep the client awake for extended periods of time.
B) demand the client stop demonstrating inappropriate behavior.
C) increase the client's environmental stimuli.
D) use distraction to move the client away from the offending environmental stimuli.
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