Safety and emergenciesQuestion 148 of 1700
A new resident cannot keep the same schedule as at home. What should staff do?
- Honor the resident's wishes whenever it is possible to do so
- Make the resident follow the facility routine only
- Ask the resident's family to set the daily schedule
- Ignore the schedule the resident used at home
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Correct answer: Honor the resident's wishes whenever it is possible to do so
Residents often cannot keep their home routine. Staff should still try to meet their wishes when they can.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 3.3: Resident Environment
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026