Upon entering the room of a cognitively impaired older adult patient,the nurse observes that he is exposed and rubbing his genitals.The nurse's initial concern is to:

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Dementia may result in unmet sexual needs resulting in such behavior;however,this behavior may also indicate pain,hyperthermia,or the need to be freed from a restrained situation.Later the nurse can inform staff of the behavior,particularly if it is a new behavior,and ensure the patient has privacy.There is no need to cue the patient to stop this behavior as long as it is done in a private setting.

Upon Entering the Room of a Cognitively Impaired Older Adult