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sundowning

  • CNA
  • Emotional and Mental Health Needs
  • Multiple choice
  • Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

A resident with dementia becomes unsettled around dusk. The care plan permits ordinary adjustments to the room. Which action should the nursing assistant take?

  1. Close the blinds as daylight fades.✓ Correct

    This can reduce confusing shadows.

  2. Open the blinds to expose more shadows.✗ Incorrect

    Shadows can add to confusion.

  3. Gather several visitors in the room.✗ Incorrect

    A busy room adds stimulation when a quieter setting is preferred.

  4. Turn up a loud television program.✗ Incorrect

    Extra noise works against a calmer environment.

Answer

A. Close the blinds as daylight fades.

Rationale

Reducing distracting visual effects can make the evening surroundings easier to tolerate. Closing the blinds limits shadows at dusk.

RememberAt dusk, limit shadows that may confuse.

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