Mental health and dementiaQuestion 751 of 1700
A resident with dementia has trouble hearing prompts in a noisy dining room. What should you do?
- Move the resident to a quieter spot
- Speak louder from across the room
- Skip the meal and offer a snack later
- Turn up the television for background
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Correct answer: Move the resident to a quieter spot
A quieter area makes prompts easier to hear.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.6: Promoting Nutritional Intake
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026