Mental health and dementiaQuestion 725 of 1700
You notice a change in a client’s outlook during care. What should you do?
- Report it to the nurse
- Keep it to yourself
- Tell the other residents
- Write it only in your own notes
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Correct answer: Report it to the nurse
The book says to allow time to talk and report changes in outlook to the nurse.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.4: Caring for Clients With Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026