Jamie is a student nurse who is bathing Mrs. Schmitt, a 47-year-old patient with right lower lobe pneumonia. Jamie is concerned with maintaining Mrs. Schmitt's dignity, warmth and safety
Which of the following is most important for Jamie to do when bathing her patient to maintain Mrs. Schmitt's safety? A. Use superfatted soap.
B. Wash from cleanest to less clean.
C. Use gloves when washing her patient's face.
D. Keep the bed in high position during the bath.
B
Always perform hygiene measures moving from cleanest to less clean or dirty areas. This often requires you to change gloves and perform hand hygiene during care activities.
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