78-year-old man with multi-infarct dementia chronic kidney disease congestive heart failure uncontrolled hypertension was hospitalized with heart failure exacerbation he was initially treated with diuretics and salt restriction and his condition is stabilized on day three he developed confusion restlessness and combativeness utilization of a sitter redirection calming music and reassurance are unsuccessful when a safety of the patient and staff are in jeopardy and non-Pharmacologic approach have failed which of the following pharmacologic agents is the best choice to treat the agitation associated with his delirium? a. quetiapine b. hydromorphone c. diazepam d. gabapentin
[Answered]: 78-year-old man with multi-infarct dementia…
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