A Hospitalized Patient, Injured in a Fall While Intoxicated, Believes

Multiple Choice

A hospitalized patient, injured in a fall while intoxicated, believes spiders are spinning entrapping webs in the room. The patient is anxious, agitated, and diaphoretic. Which nursing intervention has priority?

A) Check the patient every 15 minutes.
B) Rigorously encourage fluid intake.
C) Provide one-on-one supervision.
D) Keep the room dimly lit.