An older client with Alzheimer's disease has wandered away from the home several times. What can the nurse suggest that the spouse do to reduce the client's risk for wandering? Select all that apply.
1. Use hospital-approved belt restraints.
2. Install motion detectors on the door of the client's room.
3. Disguise the door so it looks like a mirror.
4. Alert neighbors.
5. Place emergency telephone numbers on the refrigerator door.
2. Install motion detectors on the door of the client's room.
3. Disguise the door so it looks like a mirror.
4. Alert neighbors.
Explanation: 1. Although belt restraints may sometimes be appropriate in healthcare settings, they should not be used in a home setting to discourage a wandering client.
2. Installing motion detectors on the door of the client's room would alert family members that the client is mobile and could potentially wander from the home.
3. Disguising the door so it looks like a mirror could help reduce the client's risk of wandering away from home.
4. Alerting neighbors of the client's risk of wandering away from home could help reduce the risk..
5. Placing emergency telephone numbers on the refrigerator door will have no impact on the client's tendency to wander.
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