CommunicationQuestion 901 of 1700
What should you remember when you use humor with a resident?
- Use the same jokes with every resident you meet
- Avoid humor with every resident
- Tailor it to the resident’s sense of humor
- Use humor when you give serious news
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Correct answer: Tailor it to the resident’s sense of humor
Humor can help build rapport if it fits the person.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.3: Communication Within the Health Care Team
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026