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Types of Challenging Responses
There are many types of challenging responses. Some include when the person:- Refuses oral care
- Kicks, hits, bites, spits
- Cannot understand what is happening
- Cannot understand directions
Consider The Possible Cause for Challenging Responses
Examples of causes for challenging responses can be:
- Unfamiliar environment, or too many distractions, noise, etc.
- Pain in mouth
- Pain from other sources (positioning, wounds, back, etc.)
- Fear
Common Approaches to Challenging Responses
There are many approaches to challenging responses. Some include:
- Trying a different time
- Developing a routine
- Documenting successful strategies for future replication
For more techniques click here: Communication Techniques
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