CommunicationQuestion 31 of 1700

Which action helps satisfy a resident’s esteem needs?

  1. Choose the resident's clothes without asking first
  2. Ask what the resident prefers for bathing and meals
  3. Move the resident's belongings to save closet space
  4. Bathe all residents in the same order every day
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Correct answer: Ask what the resident prefers for bathing and meals

Asking for choices shows respect and supports self-esteem.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.4: Human Needs and Developmental Stages

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026