The nurse is caring for a client with Alzheimer's disease. The nurse observes that the client's pacing and mumbling to himself increase at mealtime and shift change. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

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The nurse must alter the environment because the client will not learn new coping skills for frustrating or overly stimulating situations. Administering an antianxiety agent or explaining the routine of the unit and reasons for increased activity to the client may be done but would not be the initial intervention. The unit activity does not need to be kept to a minimum.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Alzheimer's Disease