Mobility and transfersQuestion 1440 of 1700
What is the first step for a resident who has unsafe behavior?
- Apply a restraint right away to keep the resident safe
- Find the cause of the behavior
- Raise the medicine dose at night
- Move the resident to another room
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Correct answer: Find the cause of the behavior
Staff then choose a redirection that fits the cause.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.7: Restraints and Restraint Alternatives
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026