CommunicationQuestion 894 of 1700
You tell a resident, “You haven’t been eating much lately.” What technique is this?
- Offering hope that things will improve
- Giving a personal opinion about the resident’s diet
- Asking personal questions out of curiosity
- Making observations
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Correct answer: Making observations
Pointing out what you see can lead to the discovery of a new problem.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.3: Communication Within the Health Care Team
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026