7. A resident with dementia hits a nursing assistant and curses at her. The nursing assistant responds by hitting the resident. What could happen to the nursing assistant? A) Nothing. The nursing assistant's response is understandable given the circumstances, and the court of law makes special allowances when the incident involves a person with dementia. B) The nursing assistant will be transferred to another unit where he or she does not have to care for people with dementia C) It depends. Physically abusing a person with dementia is allowed by law if committed in defense, but may not be allowed by the individual facility. D) The nursing assistant could lose his or her job and all chances of future employment in the health care field.