The nursing assistant is bringing residents to a church service in the facility and observes a confused resident who stands up and begins to masturbate. What is the best action for the nursing assistant to take?

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The nursing assistant's best action is to immediately and quietly take the resident back to their room for privacy. The nursing assistant may use the lap blanket or a sheet to cover the resident's lap during the transport. Ignoring the behavior because the resident is confused does not provide the respect the resident deserves. Giving a blanket to the resident and leaving the resident in the church service does not provide enough privacy, and the resident may stand up again repeating the behavior. It is disrespectful and cruel to ask the resident to fold washcloths to try to distract the resident.

The Nursing Assistant Is Bringing Residents to a Church Service