Restorative careQuestion 615 of 1700

How can dementia affect a resident who is recovering from an injury?

  1. The resident will always follow all instructions given
  2. The resident will heal much more quickly than usual
  3. The resident will need less watching and less help
  4. The resident may forget the injury and move alone
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Correct answer: The resident may forget the injury and move alone

A resident with dementia may not remember being hurt. The resident may get up alone and fall.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.2: The Rehabilitation Process

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026