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In the weeks before death, a resident becomes quiet, sleeps more, cries at times, and shows little interest in visits. This may reflect:
- A.Manipulation, needing firmer limits and less attention
- B.Recovery, because the resident needs much more rest now
- C.Anger, because the resident is refusing to speak to staff
- D.The depression stage of grief, needing gentle presence, listening, and reporting to the nurse
Correct answer
D. The depression stage of grief, needing gentle presence, listening, and reporting to the nurse
Why
Withdrawal, sadness, and increased sleep can occur in the depression stage as the resident grieves losses. Gentle presence and reporting are supportive; labeling it manipulation dismisses real distress.
Content outline: Psychosocial Care Skills - Care of the Dying Resident: Death and Postmortem Care · From the Psychosocial Care Skills practice bank (PS-068).