The daughter of an older patient who is a resident of a nursing home suspects the patient is a victim of abuse. What should the nurse suggest that the daughter do about this situation? Select all that apply.
1. Visit the facility at varied times.
2. Do nothing until evidence is obtained.
3. Realize that the patient can be confused.
4. Participate in the resident's council.
5. Actively participate in care plan meetings.
1. Visit the facility at varied times.
4. Participate in the resident's council.
5. Actively participate in care plan meetings.
Explanation: 1. For the older adult living in long-term care facilities, the California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform recommend that family should visit the facility at varied times.
2. The nurse should not recommend that the daughter do nothing about the situation until evidence is obtained. The older patient could be drastically harmed.
3. There is no evidence that the older patient is confused. The nurse should not make this recommendation to the daughter.
4. For the older adult living in long-term care facilities, the California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform recommend that the family participate in the resident's council.
5. For the older adult living in long-term care facilities, the California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform recommend that the family actively participate in care plan meetings for the older patient.
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