An older client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease continually tries to get out of bed at night. Which safety measure should the nurse consider using with this client?
1. Explain all procedures and treatments.
2. Place a bed safety monitoring device on the bed.
3. Orient the client to surroundings.
4. Use relaxation techniques.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Explaining procedures would not be appropriate with this client.
Rationale 2: Alzheimer's disease causes impaired intellectual functioning, so a safety device that is weight sensitive would alert the nurse when the client is trying to get out of bed.
Rationale 3: Orienting to surroundings would not be appropriate with this client.
Rationale 4: Using relaxation techniques would not be appropriate with this client.
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