Restorative careQuestion 640 of 1700
A resident is unwilling to join restorative care. Which approach does the book suggest first?
- Insist that the resident takes part
- Take the resident out of the plan at once
- Ignore the resident for the rest of the day
- Wait, then try again at another time
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Correct answer: Wait, then try again at another time
Delay the care and return later. Respectful encouragement works better than pressure.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.5: Rehabilitation Versus Restorative Care
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026