During an occupied bed change, which item is used to protect clothing and keep the client dry?

• A. Bath blanket
• B. Clean top sheet
• C. Sheet protector
• D. Privacy curtain

Answer: (C)

During an occupied bed change, the main idea is to protect the resident’s clothing and keep them dry as moisture or body fluids may transfer during the change. A sheet protector is the best choice because it’s an absorbent barrier placed over the resident’s clothing to catch any moisture, helping to keep clothes clean and the skin dry. The bath blanket is used to cover and keep the resident warm, not to shield clothing from moisture. The clean top sheet covers the bed and the resident, but it isn’t designed to absorb moisture and protect clothing. The privacy curtain provides privacy and does not affect moisture or clothing protection.