The 75-year-old woman newly admitted to a long-term care facility seems fearful of her surroundings and is frequently tearful, saying, "I don't know what to do!" The nurse can help allay her fear by:
a. helping her identify and verbalize her specific fears.
b. assuring the resident that she has nothing to be afraid of.
c. keeping the light on in the room 24 hours a day.
d. playing quiet music on the resident's radio.
ANS: A
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