You are assisting a resident with toileting. They ask you to leave the bathroom door partially open instead of completely closed. What is the most appropriate action?

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Honor their request because they are making a choice about their privacy. The correct answer is C. Residents have the right to make decisions about their own privacy and care. If they prefer the door partially open (possibly for safety, monitoring, or comfort), this preference should be respected. Choice A is rigid. Choice B misunderstands that the resident's stated preference is what protects their dignity. Choice D incorrectly applies rules over resident autonomy.