An older adult with moderately severe dementia forgets where the bathroom is and has episodes of incontinence. Which intervention should the nurse suggest to the patient's family?
A) Label the bathroom door.
B) Take the older adult to the bathroom hourly.
C) Place the older adult in disposable adult briefs.
D) Limit the intake of oral fluids to 1000 mL per day.
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