An Older Widow Who Is a Newly Admitted Resident of a Long-Term

An older widow who is a newly admitted resident of a long-term care facility develops a romantic relationship with a male resident. When the resident's daughter demands that the staff "put a stop to this sexual behavior right now," the nurse's response is based on the understanding that:

A) such activity in a long-term care facility is inappropriate.
B) older adults need to express love and intimacy.
C) sexual desire is usually absent in older adults.
D) sexual activity can be dangerous for older adults with chronic illnesses.