The best way of treating delirium is to practice preventative care by .

A: targeting and treating the symptoms and causes of delirium

B: prescribing medication to slow down the progression of the disease

C: participating in psychotherapy to change behavior

D: adopting new ways to control urges and cope with stress

The answer is A, I got it right

Mrs. h, age 42 years, is experiencing severe rheumatoid arthritis in her wrists, fingers, and knees. the joints are quite inflamed, red, and swollen. she is sitting rigidly in a chair and refuses to put on a sweater, even though she is shivering, or let anyone touch her arms. she has been prescribed an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory drug, but her dose is not due for another hour. she is feeling nauseated, so she has not eaten for the past 8 hours. based on patient history and the signs and symptoms, discuss how the effects of pain are exacerbating her condition.