Personal careQuestion 284 of 1700

A resident feels sad about needing help with personal care. What should you show?

  1. Impatience
  2. Pity
  3. Empathy
  4. Humor
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Correct answer: Empathy

The book says aides must show empathy, mainly to residents who are losing independence.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.3: Person-Centered Care

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026