Questions: Question 11 A confused older adult patient in a skilled nursing facility was asleep when unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) entered the room quietly and touched the bed to see if it was wet. The patient awakened and hit the UAP in the face. Which statement best explains the patient's action? O Older adult patients often demonstrate exaggerated behaviors used earlier in life. O The patient interpreted the UAP's behavior as potentially harmful. O The patient learned violent behavior by watching other patients act out. O Crowding in skilled nursing facilities increases an individual's tendency toward violence.

The answer is: The patient interpreted the UAP's behavior as potentially harmful.

This option suggests that older adults revert to behaviors from earlier in life, but it does not specifically address the context of the situation where the patient was startled awake.

This is the most plausible explanation. The patient, being confused and suddenly awakened, may have perceived the UAP's action as a threat, leading to a defensive reaction. This aligns with the understanding that confused individuals can misinterpret situations, especially when startled.

While observational learning can occur, this option does not directly address the immediate context of the patient's reaction upon being awakened.

Although crowding can contribute to stress, this option does not specifically explain the patient's immediate reaction to being awakened and touched unexpectedly.