A nurse is caring for a family whose older parent diagnosed with dementia is living in their home. The nurse has instructed the family about how to decrease the parent's agitation. The nurse determines that the child of the parent has understood the instructions when what statement is made?

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The nurse determines that the child of the parent has understood the nurse's instructions when saying, "If I simplify our home environment, my parent may be less agitated." The goal is to reduce environmental stimuli and adapt the environment to the client. Restraints are used only as a last resort. Continuous surveillance is unrealistic. Taking the client out shopping would add to the already intense and highly confusing stimulation.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Family Whose Older Parent