A resident asks you to help them bathe and requests that the bathroom door remain closed and that no one enter without permission. What should you do?

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Accepted Answer

Close the door and respect the resident's privacy while maintaining safety protocols. The correct answer is B. Residents have the right to privacy during personal care activities. You should close the door to respect their dignity and privacy while still following safety protocols (such as checking on them periodically or leaving the call light within reach). Answer A violates the resident's right to privacy. Answer C compromises privacy unnecessarily. Answer D is overly cautious—respecting privacy during bathing is a standard practice, not something requiring nurse approval.