A resident's adult child requests that you do not allow the resident to make phone calls because the child does not want them contacting other family members. What should you do?

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Inform the nurse because residents have the right to communicate and make phone calls. The correct answer is C. Residents have the legal right to communicate and make phone calls unless a court order exists or the resident is legally incompetent. A family member's wishes do not override resident rights. Choice A violates autonomy and communication rights. Choice B is a partial violation. Choice D improperly delegates decision-making.