CommunicationQuestion 924 of 1700
Why do residents with dementia sometimes show challenging behavior?
- They choose to be difficult to get more attention from the staff
- It is often communication of emotion due to cognitive impairment
- They want to hurt the staff on purpose
- They are bored with the care plan
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Correct answer: It is often communication of emotion due to cognitive impairment
Empathize. The behavior is often not a choice.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.3: Communication Within the Health Care Team
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026