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The Nurse Is Concerned About a Postoperative Patient's Risk for Injury

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The nurse is concerned about a postoperative patient's risk for injury during an episode of delirium. The most appropriate action by the nurse is to


A) secure the patient in bed using a soft chest restraint.
B) ask the health care provider to order an antipsychotic drug.
C) instruct family members to remain at the patient's bedside and prevent injury.
D) assign unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to stay with and reorient the patient.

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