An older adult client has become agitated and combative toward health care personnel on the unit.What is the first action that the nurse will take?

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The nurse should establish a trusting relationship with the client,soothe the client's fears,and reorient the client to the facility before resorting to physical or chemical restraints.Restraints,both physical and chemical,may be overused in certain situations.Sedative-hypnotic drugs may have adverse effects in older adults and should be used sparingly.Physical restraints also can have serious repercussions.Transfer to a mental health facility requires evaluation by psychiatric staff and may not be appropriate here.

An Older Adult Client Has Become Agitated and Combative Toward