The nurse learns about an older male and older female resident in a long-term care facility who spend time together in a locked room. What should the nurse do about this situation?
A) Nothing. The residents have a right to privacy
B) Talk to the residents' adult children about the situation
C) Initiate a meeting with the residents to discuss the situation
D) Institute a "no locked doors" policy and make sure all residents know about it
A
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Elders have a right to privacy and a right to sexual expression. Their sexuality should not be sanctioned, screened, or severed by anyone, even in an institutional setting. The older residents have a right to privacy and should be able to close and lock a door. The adult children of the residents should not be consulted about the situation. It is really none of their business.
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