The long-term care facility nurse should make rounds and monitor residents for safety every:
a. 2 hours.
b. 4 hours.
c. 6 hours.
d. shift.
A
Nursing interventions related to long-term care include making rounds and monitoring for resident safety every 2 hours.
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