An older client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease continually ...

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An older client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease continually tries to get out of bed at night. Which alternative safety measure would the nurse choose to use with this client?
 
  1. Explain all procedures and treatments.
  2. Place a bed safety monitoring device on the bed.
  3. Orient the client to surroundings.
  4. Use relaxation techniques.

Question 2

Identify the restraint shown below and explain what is wrong with the application.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Explaining procedures would not be appropriate with this client.
Rationale 2: Alzheimer's disease causes impaired intellectual functioning, so a safety device that is weight sensitive would alert the nurse when the client is trying to get out of bed.
Rationale 3: Orienting to surroundings would not be appropriate with this client.
Rationale 4: Using relaxation techniques would not be appropriate with this client.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: Wrist restraint
Rationale : Padding should have been placed under this restraint when it was applied.