The nursing assistant is caring for a younger resident who is a quadriplegic (paralyzed from the neck down) after a diving accident. What action(s) should the nursing assistant take to meet the resident's developmental needs? Select all that apply.

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The nursing assistant helps the younger quadriplegic resident with their developmental tasks best by helping the resident to access adaptive communication tools to be able to participate in social media with those in their social circle. The assistant should always provide privacy and knock on the resident's door and ask permission before entering, especially when the resident has visitors. The younger resident is not going to want to do all the activities in a long-term facility that are geared toward the older adult. Trying to predict what clothes look best on the resident deprives the resident of choice. The assistant should contact the activity director about the younger resident's specific hobbies and interests so the activity director may help the resident meet developmentally appropriate needs.

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