Safety and emergenciesQuestion 139 of 1700
A resident who is normally oriented does not know where he is today. Why is this important?
- It is normal aging and needs no report
- It shows the resident wants more attention
- New confusion can be a sign of infection
- It only means the resident slept poorly
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Correct answer: New confusion can be a sign of infection
New confusion must be reported because infection may be the cause.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.3: Resident Environment
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026