Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
A nurse is providing teaching to the caregiver of an older adult client who has Alzheimer's disease and is being cared for at home. The client wanders at night and has a history of previous falls. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
B,C,E
Rationale
The correct instructions are B, C, and E. Installing sensor devices on outside doors helps prevent wandering. Positioning the mattress on the floor reduces fall risk. Putting locks at the top of doors prevents the client from wandering. Placing the client in a reclining chair does not address the wandering issue. Encouraging physical activity prior to bedtime may increase agitation and worsen wandering.