What safety instructions should be given to the caregiver of the client with Alzheimer's disease who is going to be cared for at home?
A. "Keep exercise to a minimum."
B. "Place a padded throw rug at the bedside."
C. "Install deadbolt locks on all outside doors."
D. "Keep the lights off in the bedroom at night."
C
Clients with Alzheimer's disease have a tendency to wander, especially at night. If possible, alarms should be installed on all outside doors to alert family members if the client leaves. At a minimum, all outside doors should have deadbolt locks installed to prevent the client from going outdoors unsupervised.
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