Professional role and rightsQuestion 90 of 1700
A resident with dementia says someone hurt them. What should you do?
- Ignore it because dementia causes memory loss
- Tell the nurse or an administrator, even with dementia
- Wait for the family to confirm that it is true
- Ask other residents if the story is true
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Correct answer: Tell the nurse or an administrator, even with dementia
You must report what a resident says, whatever the resident's thinking ability, so an investigation can happen.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 2.2: Ethical and Legal Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026