A nurse is caring for a client with Alzheimer's disease in an extended-care facility. What safety measures would be best for the client who attempts to get out of bed?
A) A phone close to the client's bed
B) A special armband alarm device
C) A leather restraint tied to the client's arm
D) A buzzer located under the mattress
D
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A buzzer located under the mattress warns the nurse if an unsteady client attempts to get out of bed. Providing a phone close to the client's bed will not warn the nurse of a client who is trying to get out of bed. The client who may wander away from the unit may wear a special armband alarm device, which warns the nursing staff if the person tries to leave the unit without permission. If the client is tied with a leather restraint, the client may feel hemmed in, and this may result in depression.
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