Mental health and dementiaQuestion 724 of 1700
You help a resident with a mental health disorder with ADLs. What applies?
- Privacy rules are relaxed to keep the resident safe
- Preferences are ignored when the resident is upset
- The same dignity, privacy, and choice rules apply as for anyone
- Dignity rules apply only to residents with dementia
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Correct answer: The same dignity, privacy, and choice rules apply as for anyone
The book says the same considerations apply as for any individual.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.4: Caring for Clients With Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026