The nurse is conducting a mental health assessment and plans to begin by taking the patient’s health history. Which behavioral clues does the nurse observe upon entering the room? Select all that apply.

The patient with advanced dementia accuses the nurse of trying to poison him with his scheduled medications. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?

The patient is verbally aggressive with a nurse and threatens physical violence unless he is given an IV dose of hydromorphone (Dilaudid). Which initial action by the nurse is appropriate?