True or False: The management of delirium is dependent on its cause, with the primary focus being to address the root cause.

Choice A rationale
While teaching the client techniques for coping with the mother’s anger might be helpful, it does not address the root cause of the problem. The mother’s anger and inappropriate responses could be due to frustration from not being able to hear properly.
Choice B rationale
The mother’s behavior of not responding when her back is turned and becoming increasingly angry could be signs of hearing loss. A hearing evaluation would help determine if this is the case and appropriate interventions can be put in place.
Choice C rationale
Telling the client that it appears the mother has a hearing loss is not the best intervention because it is based on assumption without any professional evaluation. It is important to have a professional evaluation before making such conclusions.
Choice D rationale
Informing the client to ignore the behavior and treat the mother with love does not address the potential issue of hearing loss. Ignoring the problem does not solve it and could lead to further frustration and misunderstanding.

Choice A rationale
Walking away from the nurses’ station, heading to the hallway, and taking a tray from the meal cart is not necessarily aggressive behavior. It could be seen as a person simply going about their day or fulfilling a need such as hunger.
Choice B rationale
Expressing feelings of anger towards a primary nurse about not being able to have a second helping at lunch is not an aggressive behavior. It’s a form of assertive communication where the person is openly expressing their feelings and needs in a respectful manner.
Choice C rationale
Bursting into tears, leaving a community meeting, and sitting on a bed hugging a pillow and crying is more of an emotional response rather than an aggressive behavior. It could indicate sadness, frustration, or feeling overwhelmed, but it doesn’t involve any harm or intent to harm others.
Choice D rationale
Telling the medication nurse, “I am not going to take that, or any other, medication you try to give me” can be considered an aggressive behavior. This statement shows a refusal to cooperate and a confrontational attitude, which are characteristics of aggressive behavior.