A Patient Was Admitted to a Dementia Unit After Persistently

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient was admitted to a dementia unit after persistently wandering away from home.Which intervention will best address this patient's risk for injury?

• A) Place the patient in a geriatric chair with a tray across the lap.
• B) Provide one-to-one supervision when the patient is ambulatory.
• C) Reinforce verbal explanation to the patient concerning the dangers of wandering.
• D) Activate alarm system that will alert staff to the patient's attempt to open the door.

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