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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Which of the following is a true statement about management of delirium in an inpatient setting?
A. Pharmacological intervention is indicated even in mild delirium that does not cause sleep disturbance or interfere with medical treatment.
B. For delirium lasting longer than seven days, providers should consider substance withdrawal as the likely cause.
C. Rooms should be kept dimly lit to avoid overstimulating the patient.
D. Mechanical restraints should be used in preference to sitters, because bedside companions often exacerbate confusion.
E. Patients should be frequently reoriented to time, place, and staff members.


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