Mental health and dementiaQuestion 728 of 1700

A resident with a mental health disorder acts out during care. What is the right attitude?

  1. Do not take it personally
  2. The resident is being difficult on purpose to annoy you
  3. The resident needs to be scolded so the behavior stops
  4. The resident should be left alone for the whole week
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Correct answer: Do not take it personally

Do not assume the resident is being difficult on purpose. Too much stimulation can make coping hard.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.4: Caring for Clients With Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026