An Older Adult Client's Daughter Asks If the Practitioner Can

Multiple Choice

An older adult client's daughter asks if the practitioner can prescribe an antipsychotic medication for her father because he is so confused and agitated much of the time. The nurse is aware that the client should only be prescribed this medication when which strategy has failed? Select all that apply.

A) Behavioral
B) Environmental
C) Physical
D) Chemical
E) Social