CommunicationQuestion 913 of 1700
A resident asks a question you cannot answer. What should you do?
- Guess the answer so the resident is not worried
- Tell the resident that aides cannot answer
- Report it to the nurse and check back with the resident
- Wait to see if the resident asks again
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Correct answer: Report it to the nurse and check back with the resident
The nurse can follow up. Then make sure the resident got an answer.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.3: Communication Within the Health Care Team
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026