When assessing a patient with Alzheimer's disease who is being admitted to a long-term care facility,the nurse learns that the patient has had several episodes of wandering away from home.Which nursing action will the nurse include in the plan of care?

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Placing the patient in a room close to the nurses' station can help prevent wandering episodes and ensure prompt intervention and supervision if the patient does attempt to wander. It is unlikely that the patient can provide a clear explanation for the wandering, and reorienting the patient several times daily may not be effective in preventing wandering behavior. Bringing familiar items from home may provide some comfort to the patient but may not prevent wandering.

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