Mental health and dementiaQuestion 677 of 1700
A patient with an acute condition suddenly changes. What should you do?
- Wait until the end of your shift to report it
- Watch the patient for a day before telling anyone
- Tell the nurse right away so staff can act fast
- Decide on your own whether the change matters
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Correct answer: Tell the nurse right away so staff can act fast
Patients with acute conditions can change fast, so changes must be reported to the nurse promptly.
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026