A nurse has recently accepted the position of unit nurse manager on a long-term care unit. Which of the following directives should the nurse give to the staff nurses?
a. Encourage residents to participate in unit activities such as Scrabble and bingo.
b. Demonstrate the caring aspect of nursing by dressing residents before breakfast.
c. Fill in missing words during conversation with the residents to avoid embarrassment.
d. Instruct the aides to get residents ready for breakfast as quickly as possible to make sure they are ready to eat.
Ans: a. Encourage residents to participate in unit activities such as Scrabble and bingo.
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