Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1574 of 1700
A resident insists on catching an imagined bus. What is a validation response?
- Tell the resident there is no bus and to stay put
- Lock the door so the resident cannot get out
- Sit with the resident by a window and chat
- Ask the nurse for a sedative to calm the resident
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Correct answer: Sit with the resident by a window and chat
You accept the feeling and keep the person safe and calm without arguing. Afterward you can redirect to another activity.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.5: Caring for Clients With Dementia
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026