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. A long-term care patient with moderate dementia develops increased restlessness and agitation. The nurse's initial action should be toa. reorient the patient to time, place, and person.b. administer the PRN dose of lorazepam (Ativan).c. assess for factors that might be causing discomfort.d. have a nursing assistant stay with the patient to ensure safety.
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