A patient has been discharged from a semiprivate room with no new patient scheduled for a week. What method of bed making should be used?

The correct method of bed making in this scenario is a closed bed. After a patient has been discharged, and there are no new patients scheduled to occupy that room for an extended period, the bed is made as a closed bed to keep it clean and free from dust or contaminants. A closed bed means that the bed is fully made with the linens tucked in, and the top covers are pulled up, presenting a neat and orderly appearance.

This approach helps maintain a hygienic environment in the room and signals that the bed is not currently in use. In contrast, making an occupied bed would not be relevant here since there is no patient present, and an open bed would imply that it is ready for immediate use, which is unnecessary given that the room will be unoccupied for a week. A surgical bed, on the other hand, is specifically set up for patients post-operatively, which also does not apply in this case. Therefore, a closed bed is the most appropriate choice for this situation.