During occupied bed making, which statement accurately describes how to handle the bedspread during the process?

• A. Remove the bedspread early and roll it toward you.
• B. Leave the bedspread in place while you change other linens.
• C. Remove the bedspread and place it in the linen bag, then cover the resident with a bath blanket; roll the linens away from you.
• D. Fold the bedspread under the resident.

Answer: (C)

In occupied bed making, the priority is keeping the resident warm and covered as you work. Remove the bedspread and place it in the linen bag, then cover the resident with a bath blanket. Roll the linens away from you as you proceed. This approach protects privacy and minimizes exposure, while safely handling soiled linens by placing them in the bag rather than leaving them on the bed. Other methods would either expose the resident, leave the bedspread in place during changes, or fail to manage the linens safely and properly.