Which of the following behaviors would indicate that the nurse's remotivation therapy group for long-term care residents was effective?
1. Orientation to time, place, and person
2. Active discussion of dating practices in teenage years
3. Active discussion of presidential candidates in the next election
4. Orientation to the long-term care surroundings
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Rationale: The goal of remotivation therapy is to stimulate interest in the environment and relationships with others. Discussion of presidential candidates represents awareness of current events and interaction with others. Discussion of dating practices in teenage years does not indicate awareness in current events or the surrounding environment. Orientation to time, place, person, or the surroundings does not indicate an interest in relationships or socializing with others.
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