A nurse is catheterizing a patient. What action illustrates respect for the patient's privacy?
A) explaining the procedure to the family
B) leaving the patient's pajamas on
C) closing the door to the room
D) asking another nurse if he wants to watch

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Closing the door to the room ensures that the patient's privacy is respected and maintained during the catheterization procedure. It prevents anyone from accidentally entering the room and seeing the patient in a vulnerable state. Options A, B, and D do not demonstrate respect for the patient's privacy. Explaining the procedure to the family is important for the patient's informed consent but should be done before the catheterization and not in the patient's presence. Leaving the patient's pajamas on is not sufficient for maintaining privacy as the nurse will still need to expose the area around the urethra for catheter insertion. Asking another nurse if he wants to watch violates the patient's privacy and is inappropriate.

A Nurse Is Catheterizing a Patient