CommunicationQuestion 936 of 1700
A resident declines care. Which statement can you use to explain why care matters?
- It is the facility’s policy, so the resident has no choice in the matter
- It lowers the risk of infection, skin breakdown, and odor
- The nurse will be upset with the resident
- Other residents are watching what happens
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Correct answer: It lowers the risk of infection, skin breakdown, and odor
Remind the resident what may happen if care is not given.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.3: Communication Within the Health Care Team
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026