A design firm is contracted to remodel a care facility. Which bathroom design component is most conducive to safety and quality of life for the older adult residents who will use them?
A) Throw rugs will be placed on the tile floors
B) Bathrooms will include bathtubs rather than showers
C) A small independent light to remain lit in the bathroom at all times
D) A single, rotating faucet installed at the sink to control water flow and temperature
C
Feedback:
A small light that remains lit in a bathroom promotes safety. It is not necessary to exclude showers from all residents' rooms and clearly marked, separate hot and cold faucets should be used. Throw rugs constitute a fall risk.
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