Draping the patient is performed for which purpose?

• A. Modesty, comfort, and warmth
• B. To expose all areas for exam
• C. To immobilize the patient
• D. To prevent infection

Answer: (A)

Draping a patient is mainly about preserving dignity and comfort while keeping the area to be examined or treated accessible. By covering most of the body and exposing only the necessary area, the patient stays warm and feels respected, which reduces anxiety and promotes trust during the procedure.

Exposing all areas would violate modesty and comfort, so that’s not the purpose. Draping does not immobilize the patient; immobilization requires restraints or positioning devices. While proper draping can contribute to a clean field in some contexts, preventing infection is not the primary reason for draping—it's about modesty, comfort, and warmth.