Which is correct?
A) Calling a resident by his or her first name shows respect.
B) Calling a resident "sweetheart" promotes the person's dignity.
C) Calling patients and residents by their titles (Mr.,Mrs.,Ms.,or Dr.)promotes dignity and shows respect.
D) Calling a male resident "grandpa" shows respect and caring.

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Calling patients and residents by their titles (Mr.,Mrs.,Ms.,or Dr.) promotes dignity and shows respect. Using the appropriate title is a sign of respect for the person's status and identity, and it communicates professionalism and cultural sensitivity. Calling someone by their first name or using an endearing term like "sweetheart" or "grandpa" may be perceived as disrespectful, infantilizing, or inappropriate, especially if the person has not given consent or expressed a preference. It is important to ask the person how they want to be addressed and to use their preferred name or title.

Which Is Correct