How should you protect a resident’s privacy and dignity during care?

• A. Close curtains or doors, knock before entering, explain actions beforehand, and keep the resident properly draped.
• B. Enter the room without knocking.
• C. Expose areas as needed for care.
• D. Explain actions after starting care.

Answer: (A)

Protecting privacy and dignity during care means actively safeguarding a resident’s modesty and personal space. Key practices include closing curtains or doors to limit visibility, knocking before entering so the resident can prepare, explaining what you plan to do before you start so they know what to expect and can give consent, and keeping the resident properly draped to cover areas not being cared for. These steps reduce embarrassment, support autonomy, and build trust. Entering without knocking intrudes on personal space; exposing areas as you work without proper draping violates modesty; and explaining actions after starting care misses the chance to obtain consent and reassure the resident.