How should you protect a resident's privacy during care?

• A. Ensure curtains are drawn, cover with a bath blanket as appropriate, and speak privately.
• B. Leave room privacy unprotected
• C. Speak publicly to ensure accountability
• D. Speak loudly so others know

Answer: (A)

Protecting a resident’s privacy during care means preserving modesty and confidentiality by using barriers and careful communication. The best approach is to keep the resident covered and out of view as much as possible, drape with a bath blanket during care, and speak with the resident privately. Drawing curtains or closing doors and using a bath blanket helps prevent unnecessary exposure, which protects dignity and reduces embarrassment. Speaking privately ensures personal or health information isn’t overheard by others, maintaining confidentiality and trust. This approach aligns with respectful, professional care during activities like bathing, dressing, or transferring.

Choosing to leave privacy unprotected or to speak publicly or loudly would expose the resident’s body or personal information, leading to humiliation, distress, and a breach of confidentiality.