How should a CNA handle a resident’s personal belongings and clothing during care?

How should a CNA handle a resident’s personal belongings and clothing during care?

• A. Respect privacy, label items, keep belongings within reach, and avoid taking items without consent.
• B. Do not label items and keep belongings out of reach.
• C. Hide items in a closet without telling the resident.
• D. Give belongings to visitors to carry.

Answer: (A)

Respecting privacy and dignity during care includes how a CNA handles a resident's personal belongings and clothing. Label items with the resident's name to prevent mix-ups and loss, keep belongings organized and within reach when appropriate to support independence, and never remove or touch items without the resident's consent unless safety requires. This approach protects the resident's rights and helps maintain trust. Not labeling items can lead to misplacement; keeping things out of reach without justification can limit autonomy; hiding belongings or giving them to visitors violates privacy and can cause distress or loss.

Respecting privacy and dignity during care includes how a CNA handles a resident's personal belongings and clothing. Label items with the resident's name to prevent mix-ups and loss, keep belongings organized and within reach when appropriate to support independence, and never remove or touch items without the resident's consent unless safety requires. This approach protects the resident's rights and helps maintain trust. Not labeling items can lead to misplacement; keeping things out of reach without justification can limit autonomy; hiding belongings or giving them to visitors violates privacy and can cause distress or loss.