Which term describes a resident who walks aimlessly around the facility or facility grounds?

• A. Withdrawn Resident
• B. Well-Being
• C. White Blood Cells
• D. Wandering Resident

Answer: (D)

Walking aimlessly around the facility or grounds is described as wandering. This behavior is commonly seen in residents with cognitive impairments such as dementia, where there isn’t a clear destination driving the movement. Wandering can be a safety concern, so care teams focus on keeping the environment safe and providing supervision and meaningful activities to reduce restlessness. When addressing wandering, use calm, respectful redirection, ensure doors and exits are secure or monitored as appropriate, and look for triggers like hunger, thirst, bathroom needs, pain, or boredom. Document patterns of wandering so the care plan can address underlying causes. The other terms don’t fit because withdrawn refers to social isolation, wellbeing is a general state of health, and white blood cells are a medical term unrelated to behavior.