To protect a resident's privacy and dignity during care, you should

To protect a resident's privacy and dignity during care, you should

• A. Leave room while performing procedure
• B. Disclose personal information to staff
• C. Close the door or curtain and explain steps before performing
• D. Start without explanation to save time

Answer: (C)

Protecting privacy and dignity comes from creating a private, respectful environment and involving the resident in what’s happening. Closing the door or curtain ensures others cannot see the resident during care, which maintains modesty and prevents embarrassment. Explaining the steps before performing the care gives the resident a sense of control, reduces fear, and allows for any questions or consent. Together, these practices support autonomy and comfort during intimate care. Leaving the room exposed, sharing personal information with staff, or starting the procedure without explanation would violate confidentiality, invade privacy, and ignore the resident’s right to be informed and prepared.

Protecting privacy and dignity comes from creating a private, respectful environment and involving the resident in what’s happening. Closing the door or curtain ensures others cannot see the resident during care, which maintains modesty and prevents embarrassment. Explaining the steps before performing the care gives the resident a sense of control, reduces fear, and allows for any questions or consent. Together, these practices support autonomy and comfort during intimate care. Leaving the room exposed, sharing personal information with staff, or starting the procedure without explanation would violate confidentiality, invade privacy, and ignore the resident’s right to be informed and prepared.