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An 86-year-old client is admitted to the emergency department from a long-term facility. The client has Alzheimer's disease, a history of falls with injury, atrial fibrillation, and a fever of unknown origin.
 
  The chest x-ray reveals a possible area of consolidation in the right lower lobe. The client is restless, irritable, and agitated. For best practice, prioritize the actions the nurse would take. (Prioritize sequence.) 1. Review drugs and doses
   2. Serve as client advocate
   3. Communicate with long-term facility
   4. Assess for comfort and safety
   5. Investigate vague signs and symptoms
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Helped a lot
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this is exactly what I needed
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