CommunicationQuestion 890 of 1700
A resident seems lonely. You offer to sit with the resident for a few minutes. Which technique is this?
- Giving recognition for good behavior
- Placing the event in time or sequence
- Confronting the resident about loneliness
- Offering self
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Correct answer: Offering self
Taking time to be present shows the resident that you value them.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.3: Communication Within the Health Care Team
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026