The nursing home staff is working on a renovation project for the special care unit. What should be a key element of the plan?
A) Paint the bedrooms green
B) Paint the dining room violet
C) Use wavy-patterned rugs in the hallways
D) Use contrasting colors for the doors of the storage closets
A
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Green is a soothing color; violet suppresses appetite; wavy patterns can be disorienting; and contrasting colors make a door stand out.
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