A nurse teaching a new resident and family about the Resident Rights outlined by OBRA would include which information? A resident has the right to
a. be informed of rights, rules, and responsibilities.
b. choose activities and care.
c. have clean, safe, home-like environment.
d. organize and participate in resident groups.
A
OBRA Resident Rights include being informed of rights, rules, and responsibilities. The other options are quality of life protections and are certainly important in themselves.
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