Texas Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Which Residents' Right might be violated if a nursing assistant tells a resident that her grandchildren are disruptive?

1. The right to have visitors

2. The right to privacy

3. The right to participate in activities

4. The right to choose caregivers

The correct answer is: The right to have visitors

The correct answer relates to the right to have visitors, which is fundamental in ensuring that residents are allowed to maintain relationships with family and friends without undue interference or negative commentary from staff. By telling a resident that their grandchildren are disruptive, the nursing assistant is potentially discouraging the resident from having those visitors. This can affect the resident's emotional well-being and sense of independence, as it may imply that their family members are not welcome, even if they provide support and companionship. The rights granted to residents are designed to promote their dignity and quality of life within healthcare settings. Maintaining relationships with visitors is crucial for emotional support, and when staff members speak disparagingly about visitors, it undermines those relationships and may create a hostile environment for the resident. Other options like the right to privacy, the right to participate in activities, and the right to choose caregivers address different aspects of a resident's autonomy and dignity but do not directly relate to the implications of a nursing assistant's statements about family members.