A Family Asks Why Their Father Is Attending Activity Groups

question 13

Multiple Choice

A family asks why their father is attending activity groups at the long-term care facility. The son states, "My father worked hard all of his life. He just needs some rest at this point." Which is the appropriate nursing response?

• A) "I'm glad we discussed this. We'll excuse him from the activity groups."
• B) "The groups benefit your father by providing social interaction, sensory stimulation, and reality orientation."
• C) "The groups are optional. Only clients at high functioning levels would benefit."
• D) "If your father doesn't go to these activity groups, he will be at high risk for developing cognitive problems."

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