Arizona Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Practice Test

What should the nurse aide do when an alert resident requests privacy with a visitor?

1. Call for additional staff to monitor

2. Allow the resident to be alone with her spouse

3. Insist on staying in the room

4. Ask the visitor to leave

The correct answer is: Allow the resident to be alone with her spouse

When an alert resident requests privacy with a visitor, allowing the resident to be alone with her spouse is the most appropriate action. This respects the resident's autonomy and right to have personal interactions without undue interference. Privacy is a crucial aspect of patient dignity and comfort, particularly in a healthcare setting. By granting this request, the nurse aide supports the resident's emotional well-being and acknowledges the importance of personal relationships, which can significantly enhance the overall care experience. Options that suggest calling for additional staff or insisting on staying in the room would not be suitable because they undermine the resident's expressed wishes for privacy and can create discomfort or a feeling of being untrusted. Asking the visitor to leave without establishing the resident’s request for their presence would also disregard the resident’s right to choose who they spend time with, especially in the context of a family member like a spouse.