Philip Lusk is a 69 year old Italian man who lives with his wife in a low-care facility.He has recently been diagnosed with early stage Dementia.

Philip Lusk is a 69 year old Italian man who lives with his wife in a low-care facility. He has recently been diagnosed with early stage Dementia. Mr Lusk has behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, he has been reluctant to perform hygiene cares and is often incontinent

Every day he paces around the facility in an agitated way, and raises his voice to fellow residents. Philip has little to no understanding of what is said to him and he has minimal language to communicate his needs.( Phillip can speak English however not when he is in an agitated state )

Philip has been prescribed a PRN dose of Risperidone 0.5mg for agitation.

He responds to people's body language and non-verbal cues. If he is unsure of what is happening around him or he feels threatened by people body language/tone of voice, he may react in an aggressive manner, or may become repetitive in his speech.

On one particular day Mr Lusk becomes increasing agitated and disorientated yelling verbal abuse to wife, fearing for her safety she calls and ambulance who take Mr Lusk to hospital where he is assessed and is placed on an involuntary Treatment Authority (TA) under the Mental Health Act 2016 (Qld) due to his aggression.

       Referring to the mental health standards of practice, discuss 2 ways you as the enrolled nurse, the health team and careers can act to maintain Phillip's dignity and uniqueness.