When assisting a confused, agitated resident with activities of daily living (ADLs), you should
A. give the resident three or four choices.
B. say as little as possible.
C. give lengthy, complete instructions.
D. avoid making too many demands.
Answer: D
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).