Which of the following is a correct guideline to follow when providing a bed bath for a patient?
A) When cleaning the eye, move the washcloth from the outer to the inner aspect of the eye.
B) Fold the washcloth like a mitt on your hand so that there are no loose ends.
C) Clean the perineal area before cleaning the gluteal area.
D) Change the bath water after washing each body part.
B
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1. holistic. 2. behavioral. 3. biological. 4. psychodynamic.
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