What should the nurse teach the family of an older patient with Alzheimer's disease to help with spatial disorientation? Select all that apply.
1. Use color to contrast objects and items.
2. Keep furniture in the same familiar place.
3. Fill the patient's room with memorabilia.
4. Remove cues for exiting the home away from the doors.
5. Place family photos or recognizable familiar items in a prominent spot.
1. Use color to contrast objects and items.
2. Keep furniture in the same familiar place.
5. Place family photos or recognizable familiar items in a prominent spot.
Explanation: 1. The use of color to contrast objects and items is a form of a pop-up cue and helps with spatial disorientation.
2. Keeping furniture in the same familiar place provides landmarks and helps with spatial disorientation.
3. Filling the patient's room with memorabilia could contribute to clutter and does not help with spatial disorientation.
4. Removing cues for exiting the home reduces the risk of elopement and does not help with spatial disorientation.
5. Placing family photos or familiar items in a prominent spot provides landmarks and helps with spatial disorientation.
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