The nurse is conducting a home assessment for a patient diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer disease. The caregiver states, "Sometimes I don't hear my dad in the middle of the night and that is what caused the fall."
Based on this data, which will the nurse recommend?
1) Adult daycare
2) Respite care
3) Placement in a long-term care facility
4) Purchase of an intercom system
ANS: 4
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