The nurse is conducting a home assessment for a patient diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer disease. The caregiver states, "Sometimes I don't hear my dad in the middle of the night and that is what caused the fall." Based on this data, which will the nurse recommend?

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The nurse would recommend the purchase of an intercom system to address the caregiver's concern about not hearing the patient in the middle of the night, which could help prevent future falls by allowing the caregiver to monitor the patient more effectively.

The Nurse Is Conducting a Home Assessment for a Patient