5th June 2023

An 85-year-old lady presents to hospital with acute confusion following a urinary tract infection

An 85-year-old lady presents to hospital with acute confusion following a urinary tract infection. She lives in a residential home and usually requires minor assistance with some activities of daily living. She is admitted to hospital as the staff at her home are unable to manage her increased care needs. She is agitated and combative, especially at night and has an inpatient fall after trying to hit one of the night staff attempting to give her medications.

Which of the following would be the most appropriate next step in the management for her agitation?