A nurse aide is working with a patient who has dementia and refuses care. What should the aide do?

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Inform the nurse and try again using different approaches or at a different time. Informing the nurse and attempting different approaches respects the patient's autonomy while ensuring they receive necessary care. Forcing care (A) violates patient rights and may constitute abuse. Skipping care entirely (B) is negligent. Threatening punishment (D) is abusive and unethical.