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The nurse is teaching nursing assistive personnel (NAP) how to give a complete bed bath.Which instruction should the nurse include?
A) "Cleanse only those areas likely to cause odor."
B) "Provide the patient with warm water for washing his perineum."
C) "Wash the patient's back, buttocks, and perineum first."
D) "Bathe the patient from head to toe, cleanest areas first."
Bed Bath
A method of bathing individuals who are bedridden or unable to bathe themselves, using basins, sponges, or wipes to clean the body while remaining in bed.
Nursing Assistive Personnel
Caregivers who support nurses by providing hands-on patient care, often aiding with tasks like bathing, dressing, and ambulating.
Perineum
The area of the body between the anus and the genitals, which plays a significant role in both sexual and excretory functions.
- Absorb information on the proper ways to maintain patient hygiene.
- Show proficiency in fostering patients' self-reliance and honor in the context of hygiene assistance.
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Learning Objectives
- Absorb information on the proper ways to maintain patient hygiene.
- Show proficiency in fostering patients' self-reliance and honor in the context of hygiene assistance.
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