Instructions for families to deal with the spatial disorientation of clients with dementia should include
A) keeping all familiar objects in the home even if some of the objects clutter the environment.
B) simplifying rooms but keeping familiar furniture in the same space; removing clutter.
C) having objects of attention the same color as the room; for example a white toilet in a white bathroom will decrease stimulation and anxiety.
D) being aware that clients in the early stages usually have few problems with unfamiliar places.
B
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