A 65-year-old patient with vascular-type dementia is a high safety risk because he climbs out of bed, is unsteady on his feet, and frequently wanders
He is unable to remember instructions and has been found out of bed with the restraint tied around his neck. A team conference is called and you suggest:
A) "Let's ask the physician about the possibility of putting his mattress on the floor."
B) "Let's ask the physician for a stronger hypnotic."
C) "Let's ask the family what they would suggest."
D) "We could try four-point restraints at night."
A
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