What actions by the nursing staff in a long-term care facility display an awareness of resident rights? (Select all that apply.)
a. Getting informed consent for the use of an antipsychotic medication
b. Reminding the unhappy resident and fam-ily about grievance processes
c. Ensuring that all residents are asked if they wish to vote in an election
d. Giving residents information on the om-budsman's name and address
e. Assessing residents for their ability to safely administer their medications
A, B, C, E
Long-term care facilities are responsible for honoring the many rights of their residents, including setting up informed consent processes for side rails and chemical restraints, having a posted grievance policy and process, pursuing the residents' right to vote, assessing residents for the ability to safely administer their own medications, and posting information about the ombudsman program.
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