The nurse is admitting a patient with an extensive mental health history. The nurse’s knowledge of which system guides intervention planning?

The nurse is planning care for the elderly patient with dementia who experiences increased agitation and confusion during the evening hours. Which interventions does the nurse include to decrease evening agitation and confusion? Select all that apply.

A patient with longstanding alcohol abuse problems is admitted for COPD exacerbation. After reaching the floor, the patient becomes disoriented, anxious, tachycardic, diaphoretic, and tremulous. His oxygen saturation is 95% on 2 L supplemental oxygen via nasal cannula. Which intervention is most appropriate for this patient?