An older adult has recently moved to a long-term care facility. The family asks what can be done to ease the transition. What would be the most appropriate suggestion of the nurse?
a. Send cards or gifts instead of personal visits.
b. Visit and call often to remind the resident that she or he is cared for.
c. Limit contact for several weeks to encourage independence.
d. Communicate with the long-term facility's staff to inquire about the resident's well-being.
ANS: B
Frequent visits and calls by family and friends help maintain self-esteem and self-worth in the newly admitted resident.
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