Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 450 of 1700

What room setting is best for a dying resident?

  1. Bright lighting and fresh flowers to cheer the resident
  2. Quiet, with lower lighting and no strong scents
  3. A television on with loud music to give comfort
  4. A room freshened with a strong deodorizer or perfume
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Correct answer: Quiet, with lower lighting and no strong scents

Scents may bother the resident more than normal.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.6: End-of-Life Care

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026