A resident of a long-term care facility has asked to have the drain in the bathroom sink repaired for 2 months. The nurse responds by saying that when they move to the new building, the sinks will work very well
Which right of a resident of a long-term care fa-cility has the nurse violated? a. The right to be free of all forms of abuse
b. The right to be transferred for appropriate reasons
c. The right to voice grievances and have them remedied
d. The right to information about conditions and treatments
C
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A Incorrect. A clogged sink is not abuse.
B Incorrect. The resident is not going to be transferred; the entire building is mov-ing to a new facility.
C Correct. The nurse violates the resident's right to voice a grievance and to have the problem fixed. If the residents were moving into the new building in a few days, the nurse's response might be suitable; but, without specifying a time limit, the nurse has violated the resident's right.
D Incorrect. A resident's condition or treatments are not mentioned by the resi-dent.
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