The nurse caring for wheelchair-dependent residents of a long-term care environment has developed a care plan that includes taking the clients outside and assisting them in planting and maintaining a garden.What is the best rationale for this plan?

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Keeping in touch with nature has been shown to have positive effects on overall well-being and can promote a sense of peace and spirituality. Additionally, gardening can provide a sense of purpose and accomplishment for wheelchair-dependent residents who may feel limited in their abilities. While the other options may have some validity, they do not provide as strong of a rationale for the specific care plan described.

The Nurse Caring for Wheelchair-Dependent Residents of a Long-Term Care