Asked by Takuya Miyaishi on Jul 04, 2024
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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 someone who is in bed and unable to bathe themselves, typically involving washing the body with cloths or sponges and no need to rinse off with water.
Perineum
The area between the anus and the genitals, important in various aspects of health and medicine.
Nursing Assistive Personnel
Individuals in healthcare settings who provide basic patient care under the supervision of nursing staff, often assisting with activities of daily living.
- Understand thoroughly the primary aspects of executing safe and effective bathing and hygiene routines for patients in different conditions, with an emphasis on those who are unconscious.
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Zybrea KnightJul 04, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Bathing is typically done in the order of cleanest to dirtiest areas to prevent the spread of dirt and infection. This also follows the principles of basic hygiene. All parts of the body should be cleansed thoroughly, not just those areas that might cause odor. Warm water should be provided for the entire bath, not just for washing the perineum.
Learning Objectives
- Understand thoroughly the primary aspects of executing safe and effective bathing and hygiene routines for patients in different conditions, with an emphasis on those who are unconscious.