An older client is agitated and develops new-onset confusion on admission to the long-term care unit.What is the best action for the nurse to take to minimize relocation stress syndrome for this client?

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Many nursing interventions can prove helpful to older adults who experience relocation stress syndrome.If the client becomes confused,agitated,or combative,the nurse should reorient the client to his or her surroundings.The nurse also can encourage family members to visit often,keep familiar objects at the client's bedside,and work to establish a trusting relationship with the client.

An Older Client Is Agitated and Develops New-Onset Confusion on Admission