Professional role and rightsQuestion 79 of 1700

Needing help with ADLs can cause a resident to feel what?

  1. More independence and a feeling of control
  2. A loss of self-esteem, or even depression
  3. Less need for staff support and care over time
  4. A stronger sense of safety in the new place
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Correct answer: A loss of self-esteem, or even depression

Dependency can be hard for residents to accept.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 2.2: Ethical and Legal Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026