Assessment of Dementia in the ED Case 2

You see an elderly lady who has been found wandering the streets in her nightgown. She is disoriented, confused and unable to give much history.

Which are the most appropriate first steps to take in the initial assessment of this patient?

An examination of this patient fails to detect any focal signs. Which investigations will you perform?

Whilst in the ED this patient becomes agitated and distressed. She has fallen off the trolley and is resisting nursing staff who are trying to contain her in a cubicle. Nursing strategies are failing to calm her. Can you correctly identify the choice of sedative drug, dose and route of administration?

Select one option each for the drug, dose and route of administration.