What is the first step in changing bed linen while the resident remains in bed?

• A. Greet resident, address by name, and introduce self
• B. Provide explanations to residents about care before beginning and during care
• C. Keep resident positioned a safe distance from the edge of the bed at all times
• D. Remove and replace bottom sheet on one side of the bed

Answer: (A)

Initiating care with respect and identification is the key. The first step is to greet the resident by name, address them, and introduce yourself so you confirm who you’re caring for and establish a trustful, respectful start. This sets the tone for person-centered care and obtains consent before any task begins. After that makes sense to explain what you’ll do and why, but the initial action should be greeting and identifying. Safety and comfort steps like keeping the resident at a safe distance from the edge or performing the actual linen change come next in the workflow, not before you’ve established who you’re with and how you’ll proceed.