A resident is incontinent of bowel and has soiled the bed. What is the best approach for cleaning and maintaining dignity?

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Accepted Answer

Handle the situation calmly and respectfully, explaining what you're doing and reassuring the resident. Handling incontinence calmly, respectfully, and with explanation maintains the resident's dignity and prevents shame or embarrassment. Answer C is correct. Answer A ignores the need for communication. Answer B is demeaning and inappropriate. Answer D is unsanitary and disrespectful.