Which statement made by a nurse regarding a resident of a long-term care facility requires fol-lowup by the nurse manager?
a. "If he doesn't take his medication, he'll get no dessert tonight."
b. "She can't take a walk outdoors today; it's much too cold and snowy."
c. "The grandchildren have colds so they should not visit this week."
d. "I don't understand why, but she wants a different doctor to see her."
ANS: A
The Bill of Rights for Long-Term Care Residents assures the individual the right to be free of any form of abuse. Using a threat to gain the resident's cooperation is a form of verbal/emotional abuse and must be addressed by the nurse manager. The client may indeed request a change in medicine providers, even if the staff is unaware of the reasoning behind the request. The remain-ing statements related to resident safety, not the denial of their guaranteed rights.
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