The long-term care facility nurse can promote social contact and interaction most effectively by:
a. making a telephone available for family contact.
b. posting a list of activities on the bulletin board.
c. telling the patient about social rooms in the facility.
d. accompanying the patient to a craft activity.
ANS: D
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