Which term describes a legal advocate for residents in long term care facilities who helps resolve disputes and settle conflicts?

• A. Obsessive compulsive
• B. Overbed table
• C. Ombudsman
• D. Orientation

Answer: (C)

An ombudsman is a person who acts as a legal advocate for residents in long-term care facilities, helping them resolve disputes and settle conflicts. They listen to concerns, investigate issues, and assist residents with complaints to the facility or regulatory bodies, all while protecting residents’ rights. This role centers on advocacy and resolution rather than medical care or psychological terms. The other options don’t fit: obsessive compulsive describes a mental health condition, an overbed table is a piece of furniture used at the bedside, and orientation refers to helping someone become familiar with the facility.