A nurse manager of an extended care facility works to promote psychosocial health. Which of the following interventions should the nurse manager include?
A) Adapt the environment to compensate for residents' sensory impairments.
B) Dress residents exclusively for ease in going to and from the restroom.
C) Plan dining room arrangements according to room and hall assignments.
D) Position the residents who are in wheelchairs solely for ease in getting out of the dining area.
Question 2
A nurse manager develops policies to promote a sense of control for older adults in the assisted living facility. Which of the following policies should be included?
A) Hold resident council meetings twice monthly and invite all residents to attend.
B) Post a meal menu every Sunday and tell the residents that they must notify the kitchen in advance if they want a menu change.
C) Design all the emergency pull cords so they blend in with the wallpaper and are inconspicuous.
D) Teach the nurses' aides to use the passkey to do spot checks on every resident at least twice during the night to ensure that the residents are safe.
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