During peri-care for a female resident, which privacy measure should be observed?

During peri-care for a female resident, which privacy measure should be observed?

• A. Expose only the area being washed
• B. Expose the entire body for thorough cleaning
• C. Leave the door open for staff to see
• D. Speak loudly while performing care

Answer: (A)

Protecting privacy and modesty during intimate care means exposing only what is necessary to perform the task. For peri-care on a female resident, you should expose only the area you are washing while keeping the rest of the body covered with a sheet or bath blanket. This approach minimizes embarrassment, preserves dignity, and supports the resident’s rights and comfort. Exposing more than needed, leaving the door open, or speaking loudly would violate privacy and can cause distress, so they are not appropriate.

Protecting privacy and modesty during intimate care means exposing only what is necessary to perform the task. For peri-care on a female resident, you should expose only the area you are washing while keeping the rest of the body covered with a sheet or bath blanket. This approach minimizes embarrassment, preserves dignity, and supports the resident’s rights and comfort. Exposing more than needed, leaving the door open, or speaking loudly would violate privacy and can cause distress, so they are not appropriate.