The CNA tearfully reports that a resident deliberately exposes himself to her and makes lewd suggestions. What would be an appropriate modification to this patient's plan of care?
a. Assign only males to care for the resident.
b. Chastise the resident for lewd behavior.
c. Restrain the hands of the resident during routine care.
d. Modify clothing choices to one-piece garments or elastic waist trousers.
ANS: D
Modification of the clothing to make exposure more difficult is the best initial approach to the problem.
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