Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1592 of 1700
A resident with dementia thinks a mirror shows a stranger. What can you do?
- Argue that the stranger is only a reflection
- Leave the mirror alone and say nothing
- Turn off the lights to calm the room
- Cover the mirror with a cloth or take it out
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Correct answer: Cover the mirror with a cloth or take it out
Seeing a stranger can upset the resident, so remove the cause. Shadows and noises can be misread too.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.5: Caring for Clients With Dementia
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026