The 75-year-old woman newly admitted to a long-term care facility seems fearful of her surroundings and is frequently tearful, saying, "I don't know what to do!" What action by the nurse would most help decrease her fear?
A) Help the resident identify and verbalize her specific fears.
B) Assure the resident that she has nothing to be afraid of.
C) Keep the light on in the resident's room 24 hours a day.
D) Play quiet music on the resident's radio.
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