The nurse listens to a family's request to bring a few familiar items into the room of a patient who is confused.How does the nurse justify the decision to allow personal items?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Personal items can comfort and calm a confused person because familiar items are part of the patient's customary environment,patterns,and habits; in addition,these items personalize an otherwise strange environment and surround the patient with recognizable things.The personal items are likely to engage the patient but on their own do nothing to restore cognitive function.

The Nurse Listens to a Family's Request to Bring a Few