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A resident with dementia suddenly becomes agitated during bathing. What should the nursing assistant check for first?
- A.Basic needs or discomfort, such as feeling cold, pain, or needing the toilet
- B.Whether the resident is trying to make the shift more difficult
- C.Whether family visited earlier in the week at all
- D.Whether the resident ate dessert at lunch yesterday
Correct answer
A. Basic needs or discomfort, such as feeling cold, pain, or needing the toilet
Why
Agitation in dementia often signals an unmet need, pain, cold, or fear, so checking basic causes first is practical and respectful. Assuming deliberate difficulty misses treatable triggers.
Content outline: Psychosocial Care Skills - Emotional and Mental Health Needs: Dementia Care · From the Psychosocial Care Skills practice bank (PS-029).