Professional role and rightsQuestion 79 of 1700
Needing help with ADLs can cause a resident to feel what?
- More independence and a feeling of control
- A loss of self-esteem, or even depression
- Less need for staff support and care over time
- 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
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026