Which statement best reflects promoting resident comfort during care?

• A. Respect privacy
• B. Ask preferences before care
• C. Provide extra blankets only when asked
• D. Ensure comfort during care and when leaving

Answer: (D)

The main concept being tested is promoting resident comfort throughout care, including the steps of care and the moment care ends. The statement that ensures comfort during care and when leaving best captures this because it addresses comfort as an ongoing goal—not just during the procedure, but also as you complete care and step away, ensuring the resident remains comfortable and safe.

Providing comfort during care involves warm, respectful handling, proper positioning, and maintaining privacy, while leaving with the resident settled, safe, and able to call for help if needed. The other options contribute to comfort in parts—privacy is important, asking preferences before care personalizes the plan, and offering blankets is a comfort measure—but they don’t guarantee comfort throughout the entire care process and the transition out of care.