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The nursing assistant notices a resident has become quieter, stopped grooming, and declined grooming help for a week. How should this be handled?
- A.Document specific observations and report the behavior change to the nurse
- B.Write in the chart that the resident is depressed and needs medicine
- C.Mention it only to other residents who know the resident well
- D.Ignore it because grooming is a personal choice in all cases
Correct answer
A. Document specific observations and report the behavior change to the nurse
Why
Nursing assistants report objective observations such as less talking, less grooming, and refusals, and the nurse assesses the cause. Diagnosing depression or prescribing treatment is outside the nursing assistant's scope.
Content outline: Psychosocial Care Skills - Emotional and Mental Health Needs: Supporting Mental Health · From the Psychosocial Care Skills practice bank (PS-017).