An 82-year-old client with moderate dementia is admitted to the medical unit. The client becomes increasingly agitated during the evening hours, attempting to leave the unit and calling out for deceased family members. Which nursing intervention should the nurse implement first to ensure the client's safety?

• 1 Administer prescribed PRN lorazepam to reduce anxiety and agitation
• 2 Apply soft wrist restraints to prevent the client from leaving the bed
• 3 Redirect the client's attention using validation therapy and familiar objects ✓ 정답
• 4 Place the client in a room closer to the nurses' station for constant observation

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