Mr. Geno is an 87-year-old patient in a nursing home who keeps trying to get out of bed to use the bathroom, despite having a catheter in place
Which of the following interventions would help keep this patient safe and could be used as an alternative to restraints?
A) Investigate the possibility of discontinuing his catheter.
B) Remove personal items, such as plants, books, and radios, from the environment.
C) Ask the family to limit visits to the morning hours when the patient is calmest.
D) Reduce daily exercise to promote rest and relaxation.
A
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