Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1586 of 1700
When a resident is aggressive and you are upset, what should you do?
- Take deep breaths or ask a coworker for help
- Raise your voice to show who is in control
- Leave the resident alone, even if he is unsafe
- Argue with the resident until he calms down
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Correct answer: Take deep breaths or ask a coworker for help
Residents can pick up on your stress, so calm yourself or hand off to a coworker.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.5: Caring for Clients With Dementia
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026