A person with dementia is awake and walking around at 1:00 AM. Which approach may be helpful?
A) Take the person to his room and close the door.
B) Restrain the person in a chair.
C) Let the person wander in a safe supervised area.
D) Give the person a snack of toast and coffee.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Letting the person wander in a safe supervised area allows them to expend their energy and possibly tire themselves out, which could lead to them returning to bed. Restraining the person in a chair is not a safe or ethical approach, and taking them to their room and closing the door may increase confusion and agitation. Giving the person a snack of toast and coffee may cause them to become more alert and awake.

A Person with Dementia Is Awake and Walking Around at 1:00