The family of a patient diagnosed with AD is concerned about the patient's occasional urinary incontinence. The nurse should give which suggestion?

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Seeing to it that the patient goes to the bathroom every 2 hours will minimize episodes of incontinence. Severe dementia might require adult diapers. Limiting fluids is never advised. Placing a sign on the bathroom door is effective only when the patient recognizes the need to void but is unable to find the bathroom.

The Family of a Patient Diagnosed with AD Is Concerned