How should you respond if a resident becomes dizzy while standing?

• A. Sit them down or assist to the floor, check for injuries, reassess.
• B. Sit them down, call for help regardless.
• C. Ignore the dizziness and keep standing.
• D. Sit them down or assist to the floor, check for injuries, reassess, and call for help if symptoms persist.

Answer: (D)

Safety and immediate assessment are the priorities when dizziness occurs. Move the resident to a safe position to prevent a fall—sit them down or help them to the floor. Once they’re supported, check for any injuries from a potential stumble or fall. Then reassess how they feel after a moment to see if the dizziness improves. If the dizziness continues, worsens, or if there are concerning signs (chest pain, trouble breathing, confusion, pale or clammy skin), call for help right away. This approach protects the resident from injury, allows quick evaluation, and ensures they get additional care if the symptoms don’t subside.