Mental health and dementiaQuestion 728 of 1700
A resident with a mental health disorder acts out during care. What is the right attitude?
- Do not take it personally
- The resident is being difficult on purpose to annoy you
- The resident needs to be scolded so the behavior stops
- 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
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026