An 84-year-old female resident with dementia in an extended-care facility rapidly paces the halls and the common areas from right after breakfast to bedtime. What should be included in the nursing plan of care?
a. Restrain the resident from pacing.
b. Apply a bracelet that sounds an alarm if the resident leaves the building.
c. Encourage rest by asking her to sit and have a glass of juice or a snack.
d. Pace with her and engage her in conversations.
ANS: C
Encourage rest periods during the day by offering a snack or juice. Pacers should not be restrained from pacing. An alarm bracelet is not necessary if no attempt to leave the building is made. Pacing with her does not result in rest periods.
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