While giving perineal care, a CNA notices the room door is open and visitors are walking past. The CNA should first:
Explanation
The right to personal privacy and dignity during care is guaranteed by 42 CFR §483.10(e) and California HSC §1599.74. Best practice is to close the door, pull the privacy curtain, and drape the resident with a bath blanket exposing only the area being cleaned. Working faster (a) does not protect dignity, moving the resident mid-care (c) is unsafe and undignified, and asking bystanders to look away (b) places the burden on others and still exposes the resident.
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