The nurse is caring for a patient with moderate Alzheimer disease (AD) in a long-term care facility who "sundowns." The nurse understands that which action would be most beneficial for this patient?
A) Scheduling social interaction activities in the morning.
B) Darkening the bedroom to encourage sleep.
C) Administering sedatives to enhance sleep initiation.
D) Scheduling an exercise program after supper.
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