A resident is incontinent and soiled their clothing. How should the aide respond?

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Maintain a professional, calm demeanor, assist with cleaning without shaming, and change clothing and bedding as needed. The aide should respond professionally and respectfully, maintaining the resident's dignity. Incontinence is not the resident's fault and should be managed matter-of-factly. Choices A, C, and D are disrespectful, demeaning, or neglectful.