Best tips for handling difficult patients

I’ve been a CNA for over a year, and I still struggle with some patients who can be really challenging. What strategies have you all found effective? I recently tried using more humor and it seemed to lighten the mood, but I’m open to other approaches too. Curious if there’s a particular technique that worked well for you.

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