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Nail Down N5
Identify residents who want a change in their activities.
How would you code this resident's preferences for a change in activities at N5a (type of activities in which resident is currently involved) and N5b (extent of resident involvement in activities)?
Mrs. B is regularly involved in several small group activities. She also has expressed a preference for music. However, she has consistently refused to go to group sing-alongs when the activity staff offers to bring her. She says she doesn't like big groups and prefers to relax and listen to classical music in her room. She wishes she had a radio or tape player to do this.
For each of the items, code for the resident's preferences in daily routines using the codes provided.
0. No Change - Resident is content with current activity routines.
1. Slight Change - Resident is content overall but would prefer minor changes in routine (e.g., a new activity, modification of a current activity).
2. Major Change - Resident feels bored, restless, isolated, or discontent with daily activities, or resident feels too involved in certain activities, and would prefer a significant change in routine.
Answer:
N5a. Type of activities in which resident is currently involved: 1 (Slight change)
N5b. Extent of resident involvement in activities: 1 (Slight change)
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