You overhear staff members joking and making fun of a resident's incontinence issues. What should this be reported as?

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Accepted Answer

A violation of the resident's right to dignity and respect. The correct answer is B. All residents have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Making fun of a resident violates this fundamental right, regardless of whether the resident hears it. This should be reported. Choice A ignores ethical violations. Choice C minimizes disrespect. Choice D makes an invalid assumption about the resident's feelings.