Which statement made by the resident of a long-term care facility is evidence that the facility is providing care in accordance with the Long-Term Care Residents' Bill of Rights?
a. "It's so nice to have my hometown newspaper available here."
b. "Going out to the theater with the other residents is a nice social activity."
c. "I was told that if I didn't want to change rooms, I didn't have to."
d. "The whole place was decorated so beautifully for the holidays."
ANS: C
The Bill of Rights for Long-Term Care Residents assures the individual the right to be transferred only for appropriate reasons as indicated by the correct option. While positive in nature, the remaining statements are not directly related to any of the guaranteed rights.
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