Mental health and dementiaQuestion 710 of 1700
Which approach is right for a resident with a depressive disorder?
- Listen to feelings, and praise every effort to take part in care
- Do all tasks for the resident so that they can rest
- Tell the resident to "cheer up" and stop feeling sad
- Keep the resident alone in the room to avoid stress
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Correct answer: Listen to feelings, and praise every effort to take part in care
Listening and praising effort supports independence. Doing everything for the resident or leaving the resident alone does not help.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.4: Caring for Clients With Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026