
The nurse is caring for a patient who has dementia and has been getting up out of bed at night.What action by the nurse will be most therapeutic?
A) The nurse places all of the side rails in the up position.
B) The nurse raises the bed to a tall position to reduce the patient's ability to get out of bed.
C) The nurse obtains orders from the physician to apply restraints at night.
D) The nurse places the mattress on the floor.
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