A hospitalized patient experiencing delirium misinterprets reality and a patient diagnosed with dementia wanders about the home. Which outcome is the priority in both scenarios? Each patient will:
A) remain safe in the environment.
B) participate actively in self-care.
C) communicate verbally.
D) acknowledge reality.

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Risk for injury is the nurse's priority concern in both scenarios. Safety maintenance is the desired outcome. The other outcomes may not be realistic.

A Hospitalized Patient Experiencing Delirium Misinterprets Reality and a Patient