A patient with Alzheimer's disease wanders at night and cannot remember their room. The most appropriate nursing intervention is:

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AApply wrist restraints at night
BPlace a picture of the patient and family on the door to assist with identification
CSedate the patient with benzodiazepines at bedtime
DLock the patient in their room at night

✓ Correct answer: B. Place a picture of the patient and family on the door to assist with identification Visual cues (photographs, colored markings, familiar objects) help patients with dementia orient to their environment. Restraints cause agitation and injury; benzodiazepines worsen cognitive impairment in elderly.

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