A resident asks the CNA to read aloud from the Bible at bedtime. The CNA practices a different faith. The MOST appropriate response is to:
Explanation
42 CFR §483.10(f)(11) protects each resident's right to religious and spiritual practice. The CNA may read the passage or, if uncomfortable, arrange another staff member, volunteer, or chaplain. Refusing without alternatives (a, b) is denial of spiritual care. Proselytizing (d) violates the resident's rights and may be psychosocial abuse. Spiritual care reduces anxiety and improves coping in LTC. The CNA respects each resident's faith, dietary practices, and rituals without judgment, consistent with 42 CFR §483.40 (behavioral and psychosocial care).
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