About placement in assisted living facility

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A nurse working with an older client whose family is concerned about the present living arrangements asks the nurse about placement in an assisted living facility (ALF). The older client maintains the ability to perform ADLs in the present residence and wants to stay. What is the best nursing response? Tell the family that legal action can be taken to help facilitate the move to an ALF. Discuss the benefits versus disadvantages of such a move with the entire family. Explore options that may allow the older adult client to remain in the residence. Have the family reconsider their decision and talk with other family members.

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