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A patient with dementia is distressed and trying to leave the ward. What do you do?
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What a strong answer includes
- Calm, low-stimulus approach — don't argue with their reality.
- Look for unmet needs: pain, toilet, hunger, fear.
- Stay with them, call for the nurse, never restrain.
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