A client who has Alzheimer's disease is being discharged home. What safety instructions does the nurse include in the teaching plan for the client's caregiver?
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. The client should be allowed to exercise within his or her limits. Throw rugs are a slip and fall hazard and should be removed. The client may need or want lights on in the bedroom at night.
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