Which of the following practices ensures the respect of a client’s privacy?

Keeping information confidential is essential for ensuring that a client’s privacy is respected. Confidentiality is a cornerstone of patient-centered care; it helps to build trust between the client and the caregiver. When caregivers maintain confidentiality, they protect private information that clients have shared with them, which may include sensitive health details, personal histories, and other intimate aspects of their lives.

When caregivers share or discuss a client's information openly, as in discussing their care in front of other staff without a valid reason or in a manner that does not respect privacy, it can lead to a breach of trust and potentially harm the client’s dignity. Similarly, leaving the door open during personal care can expose clients to unnecessary scrutiny and discomfort, violating their right to privacy. Sharing client information for educational purposes could only be acceptable when done with consent and respecting confidentiality, which is not aligned with the question’s focus on ensuring privacy. Therefore, maintaining confidentiality is the most direct and effective way to uphold a client’s privacy.