You are assigned to provide personal care to a resident. The resident says they prefer to have only female staff members provide their care. What is the most respectful response?

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Inform your supervisor of their preference so arrangements can be made when possible. The correct answer is C. Residents have the right to privacy and dignity, including reasonable preferences about who provides personal care. This should be communicated to supervisors. Choice A disrespects the resident's dignity and preference. Choice B is dismissive of their rights. Choice D violates autonomy and dignity by forcing care against their stated preference.