An 88-year-old frail female has recently been admitted to a…
An 88-year-old frail female has recently been admitted to a skilled nursing facility following a history of several falls. The patient lived alone in a second floor apartment and was unable to return home. The patient is extremely agitated and upset over not being able to return home, and demonstrates early signs of dementia. The patient has been yelling at any staff who enter her room all morning. An important approach to take while working with this patient is: