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A resident with dementia has become newly restless, calls out often, and resists care he usually accepts. What should the assistant consider and report?
- A.These behavior changes may be a sign of pain and should be reported
- B.These behaviors prove he is being difficult on purpose
- C.Restlessness in dementia never relates to discomfort
- D.The changes should be handled by ignoring him completely
Correct answer
A. These behavior changes may be a sign of pain and should be reported
Why
In residents who cannot clearly report pain, new restlessness, calling out, and resisting care can be pain cues. Reporting the change lets the nurse assess for pain and other causes.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Pain Observation and Reporting · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-057).