Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1595 of 1700
How can you reduce unsafe wandering?
- Keep the resident in bed to prevent falls
- Limit all activity during the day
- Keep the resident alone in a quiet room
- Offer exercise or movement several times a day
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Correct answer: Offer exercise or movement several times a day
Movement lowers the urge to move about unsafely. Tasks like sorting or folding also help.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.5: Caring for Clients With Dementia
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026