An abrupt change of environment can lead to an acute confusional state and behavioural disturbance in those who are near or beyond the borders of coping. Such a catastrophe may be provoked by:
Where possible encourage staff to spend time calming and reassuring the patient and helping him or her acclimatise to the new environment rather than be too readt to prescribe tranquillisers.
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