Despite your personal feelings, it is your responsibility to treat recipients with Dignity & Respect.

• A. Sometimes
• B. True
• C. False
• D. Not at all

Answer: (B)

Treating recipients with dignity and respect is a fundamental professional obligation that applies regardless of your personal feelings. This means interacting with recipients in a courteous, nonjudgmental way, listening to them, protecting their autonomy and privacy, and communicating in a way that preserves their dignity. Your personal emotions do not excuse disrespect or demeaning behavior; the standard is to uphold dignity and respect at all times to protect rights and foster a safe, trusting environment. If you find your feelings could interfere, pause the interaction, seek supervision or support, and address the issue in a way that keeps the recipient's rights intact while you step back or reassign duties as needed. Saying it’s only sometimes, false, or not at all would misstate the obligation—treating recipients with dignity and respect is not conditional.