A patient was admitted to a dementia unit after persistently wandering away from home.Which intervention will best address this patient's risk for injury?
A) Place the patient in a geriatric chair with a tray across the lap.
B) Provide one-to-one supervision when the patient is ambulatory.
C) Reinforce verbal explanation to the patient concerning the dangers of wandering.
D) Activate alarm system that will alert staff to the patient's attempt to open the door.
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