Which action best ensures resident privacy during intimate care procedures?

• A. Leave the door open.
• B. Close the curtain or use a bath blanket to provide privacy.
• C. Begin care without privacy.
• D. Move the resident to another room.

Answer: (B)

Maintaining resident privacy during intimate care means shielding the body so dignity is preserved. The best way to do this is to close the curtain or place a bath blanket over the resident, exposing only the area being cared for. This keeps the resident covered, reduces embarrassment, and prevents others from seeing them while care is provided. It also helps keep them warm and reinforces professional boundaries. Leaving the door open, starting care without privacy, or moving the resident to another room fails to protect privacy and can cause discomfort or a sense of exposure.