Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
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The nurse is caring for a 72-year-old female who must remain on bed rest after a hip fracture. The client has become confused and disoriented over the past 2 days. Which of the following is the best nursing intervention?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Familiar objects like photos, clocks, and calendars help reorient a confused client, reducing disorientation safely. Restraints are a last resort, and the other options are less effective.