RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 177 of 2368

A caregiver of a client with Alzheimer's disease who wanders at night asks how to keep the home safe. Which advice should the nurse give?

  1. Keep medications within reach on the bedside table at night
  2. Remove the grab bars from the bathroom to prevent tripping
  3. Place throw rugs near the bed to soften falls at night
  4. Lock up any medications and place a gate across the stairs
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Correct answer: Lock up any medications and place a gate across the stairs

Safety steps include clearing the floor, locking medications, adding bathroom grab bars, and placing a gate on stairs.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Sleep and Rest: Assessment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026