Mental health and dementiaQuestion 708 of 1700
A resident with schizophrenia has hallucinations that seem triggered by sounds or lights. What can you do?
- Turn up the television to cover the other noises
- Turn off all lights and close the door of the room
- Ignore the cause and finish the care as fast as you can
- Check the lights and noise, and move rooms if needed
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Correct answer: Check the lights and noise, and move rooms if needed
Lighting or sounds may trigger hallucinations, so change the area.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.4: Caring for Clients With Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026