An older adult diagnosed with moderate-stage Alzheimer disease forgets where the bathroom is and has episodes of incontinence. Which intervention should the nurse suggest to the patient's family?

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A patient with moderate Alzheimer disease has memory loss that begins to interfere with activities. This patient may be able to use environmental cues such as labels on doors to compensate for memory loss. Regular toileting may be helpful, but a 2-hour schedule is often more reasonable. Placing the patient in disposable diapers is more appropriate as a later stage intervention. Making sure the patient does not eat nonfood items will be more relevant when the patient demonstrates hyperorality.

An Older Adult Diagnosed with Moderate-Stage Alzheimer Disease Forgets Where