When assisting a resident with bathing, which action best protects the resident's dignity?

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Accepted Answer

Close the door and expose only the body parts being washed. Closing the door and exposing only the body parts being washed maintains the resident's privacy and dignity during bathing. Leaving the door open exposes the resident inappropriately. Bathing the entire body at once increases exposure unnecessarily. Family members should wait outside the bathroom unless the resident specifically requests their presence or has cognitive impairment requiring supervision.