A 73-Year-Old Patient Diagnosed with Vascular Dementia Is Admitted for Exacerbation

Multiple Choice

A 73-year-old patient diagnosed with vascular dementia is admitted for exacerbation of asthma.The patient has been treated for 2 years with benzodiazepines to manage her increasingly aggressive behavior.The nurse's initial response is to:

A) identify the patient as being at high risk for falls.
B) monitor the patient for signs of benzodiazepine withdrawal.
C) notify the admitting physician immediately.
D) place the patient on strict intake and output.