A nurse prepares to discharge a client with Alzheimer's disease.Which statement should the nurse include in the discharge teaching for this client's caregiver?

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Clients with Alzheimer's disease have a tendency to wander,especially at night.If possible,alarms should be installed on all outside doors to alert family members if the client leaves.At a minimum,all outside doors should have deadbolt locks installed to prevent the client from going outdoors unsupervised.The client should be allowed to exercise within his or her limits.Throw rugs are a slip and fall hazard and should be removed.The client should eat a well-balanced diet.There is no need for a high-calorie or high-protein diet.

A Nurse Prepares to Discharge a Client with Alzheimer's Disease