Mental health and dementiaQuestion 729 of 1700
A resident becomes upset because she does not want to get dressed right away. It is not urgent. What should you do?
- Dress her at once, as planned on your task list
- Stay safe, and try again later when she is calm
- Remind her of the facility rules about dressing
- Leave her alone without telling the nurse
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Correct answer: Stay safe, and try again later when she is calm
If doing the task later has the same outcome, wait and reapproach.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.4: Caring for Clients With Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026