A Family Asks Why Their Father Is Attending Activity Groups

question 14

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 reply?

• 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 dementia."

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