A 78-year-old Alzheimer's patient is being treated for malnutrition and dehydration. The nurse places him closer to the nurses' station because of his tendency to:
A) Forget to eat
B) Yell out often
C) Exhibit acquiescent behavior
D) Wander
Ans: D
Feedback: A patient with Alzheimer's disease is at risk for injury because of his tendency to wander. Placing him closer to the nurses' station makes it easier to monitor him and ensure his safety should he begin to wander. Placing the patient closer to the nurses' station won't help the patient remember to eat, decrease his tendency to yell out, or change his behavior.
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