A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has dementia and often wanders in the halls at night. Which of the following Interventions should the nurse recommend including in the plan of care?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Turning off the lights in the client's room at bedtime: Keeping the room well-lit at night can help prevent disorientation and reduce the risk of falls for clients with dementia. Turning off lights may increase confusion and make wandering more dangerous, so this is not an appropriate intervention. B. Limiting the client's physical activity during the day: Reducing daytime activity can increase restlessness and nighttime wandering. Encouraging safe physical activity during the day helps expend energy and may improve sleep patterns, making limitation counterproductive. C. Having the client wear incontinence briefs after dinner: While incontinence briefs can prevent accidents, they do not address the underlying cause of nighttime wandering and may contribute to agitation or discomfort if used inappropriately. D. Labeling the client's bathroom door: Clear visual cues, such as labeled doors, help clients with dementia navigate their environment independently and safely. This intervention reduces confusion, supports orientation, and can decrease wandering behaviors.