A hospitalized patient diagnosed with delirium misinterprets reality. A patient diagnosed with dementia wanders about the home. Which outcome is the priority in both scenarios? The patients will
A) remain safe in the environment.
B) participate actively in self-care.
C) communicate verbally.
D) acknowledge reality.

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Risk for injury is the nurse's priority concern. Safety maintenance is the desired outcome. The other outcomes are lower priorities and may not be realistic.

A Hospitalized Patient Diagnosed with Delirium Misinterprets Reality