Restorative careQuestion 615 of 1700
How can dementia affect a resident who is recovering from an injury?
- The resident will always follow all instructions given
- The resident will heal much more quickly than usual
- The resident will need less watching and less help
- 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
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026