Which options reflect a scenario that violates the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
1. If a resident attempts to get out of bed, a soft vest restraint is applied.
2. The nursing staff routinely leave doors open when getting residents up to bedside commodes.
3. The patient is not consulted prior to a change in medical treatment.
4. The nursing assistant is overheard telling a resident, "If you don't eat, I won't take you down to play dominoes this afternoon."
5. The resident falls during a physical therapy session, despite being attended by two staff members.
1,2,3,4
Rationale: This action violates the resident's right to freedom from restraint.
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