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A resident who needs help eating is repeatedly left alone with a full tray and loses weight. This pattern most likely represents:
- A.Resident choice
- B.Sexual abuse
- C.Neglect
- D.False imprisonment
Correct answer
C. Neglect
Why
Neglect is failure to provide necessary care, food, or assistance that a resident needs. Repeatedly leaving a dependent resident without eating help is neglect.
Content outline: Role of the Nurse Aide - Abuse and Neglect: Neglect · From the Role of the Nurse Aide practice bank (RA-048).