Patient with dementia paces throughout day with disregard

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Patient with dementia paces throughout the day with disregard to where he/she is walking. All possible triggers for stimulating this activity have been assessed for and ruled out. How should the nurse plan the patient's care to address this behavior? Keep the patient safe with the use of a physical restraint. Have the nightshift keep the patient awake during the night so he/she will sleep in the daytime. Educate the patient about the importance of conserving energy. Arrange the environment so the patient can freely walk without harming themselves.

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