A nurse is providing perineal care to a female client. In which direction would the nurse move the washcloth?
A) From the pubic area toward the anal area
B) From the anal area to the pubic area
C) From side to side within the labia
D) The direction does not make any difference
Ans: A
Always proceed from the least contaminated area to the most contaminated area. For a female client, spread the labia and move the washcloth from the pubic area toward the anal area to prevent carrying organisms from the anal area back over to the genital area.
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