Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1575 of 1700
A resident with dementia looks for a child from the past. What can you offer?
- A doll to hold or a phone call to the child
- A reminder of the date and the year
- A long talk about why the child is not there
- A closed door and a quiet room alone
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Correct answer: A doll to hold or a phone call to the child
These choices meet the feeling behind the search instead of arguing about facts.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.5: Caring for Clients With Dementia
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026