An older adult who has Alzheimer disease exhibits new behaviors including shouting in the hallways and hallucinations.Rank the following nursing interventions in order,beginning with the first intervention the nurse should implement in response to the new behavior.

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The nurse's first task is to identify the likely causes of psychotic behaviors to provide a framework for planning suitable nursing interventions.Second,as a potential cause of the new behaviors,the nurse reviews the medication list and looks for new medications,missed or increased doses,polypharmacy,and medications likely to cause psychotic behavior.Third,after identifying possible pharmacological reasons,the nurse consults with the health care provider to consider adjustments to the pharmacotherapy.Finally,to supplement the removal of offending medications,the nurse promotes a trusting relationship with the older adult by expressing respect and concern.

An Older Adult Who Has Alzheimer Disease Exhibits New Behaviors