An Older Frail Adult Client Has Begun Displaying Symptoms of Sleep

Multiple Choice

An older frail adult client has begun displaying symptoms of sleep disturbance while being hospitalized for bilateral fractured ulnas.Since these symptoms were observed, the nurse has a bed alarm put in place because:

A) lack of adequate sleep can result in delirium in this cohort.
B) the client has difficulty using the call bell.
C) lack of sleep and a fractured ulna make the client at risk for falls.
D) the alarm will remind the client not to get out of bed without help.