CommunicationQuestion 935 of 1700
A resident refuses a shower. Which action respects the choice but helps meet care standards?
- Offer a full bed bath instead
- Force the shower since it is part of the routine
- Skip care for the day without telling anyone
- Insist the resident has no choice in the matter
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Correct answer: Offer a full bed bath instead
You can also re-approach later or remind the resident of the risks of no care.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.3: Communication Within the Health Care Team
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026