A nurse has noted that a newly admitted resident to an extended care facility stays in her room, does not take active part in activities, and leaves the meal table after having eaten very little. The nurse should analyze this relocation response as
a. regression.
b. social withdrawal.
c. depersonalization.
d. passive aggressive.
B
Social withdrawal is a frequent response to relocation.
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