You are assisting a resident with bathing. The resident asks you to close the bathroom door and close the shower curtain completely. What does this demonstrate?

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The resident is exercising their right to privacy and dignity. The correct answer is B. Residents have the right to privacy and dignity during personal care. Closing doors and curtains during bathing is a normal, appropriate request to maintain privacy. Choice A is judgmental. Choice C makes unfounded accusations. Choice D is not indicated by this normal request.