A patient with Alzheimer's disease (AD)who is being admitted to a long-term care facility has had several episodes of wandering away from home. Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care?

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Patients at risk for problems with safety require close supervision. Placing the patient near the nurse's station will allow nursing staff to observe the patient more closely. The use of "why" questions can be frustrating for patients with AD because they are unable to understand clearly or verbalize the reason for wandering behaviors. Because of the patient's short-term memory loss,reorientation will not help prevent wandering behavior. Because the patient had wandering behavior at home,familiar objects will not prevent wandering.

A Patient with Alzheimer's Disease (AD)who Is Being Admitted to a Long-Term