A resident asks the same question many times.What should you do?
A) Be patient.
B) Say that you already answered the question.
C) Tell the person that you are answering again.
D) Report the person's behavior to the nurse.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Being patient and kind is important when dealing with someone with memory loss or cognitive impairment. Repetition of questions is common in these situations and may be due to loss of short-term memory. It is important to remember that the resident may not be able to recall asking the question before, and getting frustrated or annoyed can cause further distress to the resident.

A Resident Asks the Same Question Many Times