Which practice helps maintain resident dignity during care?

• A. Explain actions beforehand and keep the resident draped.
• B. Enter the room quietly without knocking.
• C. Expose areas as needed for care.
• D. Discuss care with family while resident is present.

Answer: (A)

Maintaining dignity during care comes from treating the resident with privacy, respect, and control over what happens to their body. Explaining what you’ll do before you start helps the resident understand the steps, gives them a sense of control, and reduces fear or embarrassment. Keeping the resident draped preserves modesty and warmth, so only the necessary areas are exposed, which supports self-esteem and comfort.

Other practices would undermine dignity: entering without warning can surprise and embarrass the resident; exposing areas as part of care breaches privacy; and discussing care with family while the resident is present can feel intrusive or violate confidentiality.