An ombudsman is
A) a healthcare professional who reviews client records and offers an opinion as to whether the client has received the appropriate standard of care in a nursing home.
B) an attorney who can pursue lawsuits on behalf of clients who are residents in nursing homes.
C) a trained person who investigates complaints from nursing home residents and their families.
D) an agent of the nursing home who deters clients from filing lawsuits.
C
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word