CommunicationQuestion 912 of 1700
How can social history help you communicate with a resident who lived on a farm?
- Ask the family to stay away from the resident
- Talk about horses or farm life to build rapport
- Ignore the history and talk to the resident only about the news of the day
- Avoid all personal topics with this resident
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Correct answer: Talk about horses or farm life to build rapport
Knowing the resident’s life history helps you build trust and care for their preferences.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.3: Communication Within the Health Care Team
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026