Which action reflects a CNA's role in maintaining a resident's rights and confidentiality?

• A. Share information always with family
• B. Respect privacy, provide care with dignity, protect personal information, and report any rights violations
• C. Ignore privacy
• D. Post information publicly

Answer: (B)

Maintaining a resident’s rights and confidentiality centers on protecting privacy and treating the person with dignity. A CNA upholds these rights by keeping all personal information confidential, sharing it only with authorized individuals or when the resident has given clear consent, and by handling conversations and records discreetly. It also means recognizing when rights are being violated and reporting those issues so they can be addressed promptly. This approach aligns with legal and ethical expectations and prevents harm that can come from exposed or misused information.

Why this is the best fit: it directly covers privacy, dignity in care, protection of personal information, and the responsibility to report any rights violations. The other options undermine confidentiality—sharing information with family without consent, ignoring privacy, or posting information publicly—so they do not reflect the CNA role.