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A resident with dementia keeps packing a bag and saying she must go home to cook for her children, who are now adults. How should the nursing assistant respond?
- A.Tell her sharply that her children are grown and do not need her cooking
- B.Validate her wish to care for her family, then redirect her to a pleasant activity such as folding towels or having tea
- C.Take the bag away and tell her she is never going home again
- D.Pretend to call a taxi so she will sit down and wait quietly
Correct answer
B. Validate her wish to care for her family, then redirect her to a pleasant activity such as folding towels or having tea
Why
The resident is expressing a familiar role and a feeling of purpose, so acknowledging that feeling and redirecting to a meaningful task is respectful. Harsh correction, confiscation, and trickery tend to raise anxiety.
Content outline: Psychosocial Care Skills - Emotional and Mental Health Needs: Dementia Care · From the Psychosocial Care Skills practice bank (PS-022).