Which of the following practices at a long-term care facility is most congruent with the provision of quality care at a reasonable cost?

Question

A) Ensuring that all medications in a care facility are administered by nurses.
B) Maintaining a schedule for bathing that is standardized for all residents.
C) Beginning each day with a set of vital signs for each resident.
D) Encouraging residents' family members to assist with feeding and dressing when appropriate.

Answer 1

D
Feedback:
Delegating care responsibilities to friends and family when appropriate can lessen the costs of care while still maintaining quality. Residents who are able to safely self-administer medications should be permitted to do so. Fixed schedules for activities such as bathing and vital signs are likely to be inefficient.