MrHarris Is an 82-Year-Old Client with Dementia Who Is Admitted

question 18

Multiple Choice

Mr.Harris is an 82-year-old client with dementia who is admitted with pneumonia.After he has tried to climb out of bed on two occasions,the nurse has decided to utilize a bed exit monitoring device.Which of the following are accurate statements regarding this device?

• A)It is not necessary to use bedrails with this device.
• B)The device will prevent the client from getting out of bed.
• C)The device will alarm when the client's legs are in a vertical position.
• D)The device may only be used in a bed with sides raised.

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