Which of the following is a correct guideline to follow when providing a bed bath for a client?
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.
Ans: B
Fold the washcloth like a mitt on your hand so that there are no loose ends. Moving from the inner to the outer aspect of the eye prevents carrying debris toward the nasolacrimal duct. The gluteal area should be cleaned first and the bath water and towels should be changed before cleaning the perineal area. It is not necessary to change the bath water after washing every body part.
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