For several nights a resident has slept poorly, waking often and then napping most of the day with little interest in care. What should the nursing assistant do?

• A.Record the sleep pattern and report the change to the nurse
• B.Decide the resident is just lazy and note nothing about it
• C.Give the resident a sleeping aid from another resident's supply
• D.Keep the resident up all night so the pattern will reset

Why

Changes in sleep can accompany depression and other health problems, so accurate observation and reporting matter. Nursing assistants never give medication, and shaming or forcing wakefulness is unsafe and disrespectful.

Content outline: Psychosocial Care Skills - Emotional and Mental Health Needs: Supporting Mental Health · From the Psychosocial Care Skills practice bank (PS-009).

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