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A nurse is planning care for a patient with dementia. Which intervention should the nurse include to promote safety?
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Keep the patient in bed most of the day to reduce the risk of falls.
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Allow the patient to wander freely to maintain independence.
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Place restraints on the patient to prevent them from getting lost.
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Correct answer Implement measures such as bed alarms and supervised walking areas.
Rationale
To promote safety for a patient with dementia, the nurse should implement measures such as bed alarms and supervised walking areas to prevent wandering and falls. The other options either pose a risk to the patient's safety or are not in line with patient-centered care.
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