At 2200 hours, an older male resident is attempting to climb over the bedrails.Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
A)Gently question the resident about his behaviour.
B)Call the physician and ask for sedation.
C)Apply a vest restraint to the resident.
D)Get a companion to keep the older person in the bed.

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The first intervention should be to gently question the resident about his behavior to understand his needs or concerns, which is a non-invasive and respectful approach to address the situation.

At 2200 Hours, an Older Male Resident Is Attempting to Climb