The admission nurse at the long-term care facility suggests that to help the older adult make an easier transition to relocation, the family should:

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

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