The newly admitted 80-year-old female resident who sits in her room and stares at the TV watching cartoons can be supported to maintain her self-esteem by:
a. encouraging her to participate in self-care activities.
b. suggesting that she change the channel to an intellectually stimulating program.
c. giving her privacy until she becomes accustomed to the long-term care facility.
d. arranging for a meal tray rather than having her eat in the dining room.
ANS: A
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