Upon Entering the Room of a Cognitively Impaired Older Adult

Multiple Choice

Upon entering the room of a cognitively impaired older adult patient,the nurse observes that he is exposed and rubbing his genitals.The nurse's initial concern is to:

A) alert staff to be aware of this new behavior.
B) provide the patient with privacy.
C) assess him for possible pain and fever.
D) provide a verbal cue for him to stop the behavior.