When performing a bed bath, a nurse should do which of the following? Select all that apply.
1. Cover the patient with a bath blanket.
2. Uncover the entire body when washing.
3. Wash extremities from distal to proximal.
4. Fold the washcloth into a mitt around the hand.
5. Wash from the dirtiest areas to the cleanest areas.
Question 2
When providing personal care to older adults, a nurse should do which of the following? Select all that apply.
1. Bathe them daily.
2. Apply lotion to the skin frequently.
3. Refrain from applying lotion to the skin.
4. Keep the environment warm when giving a bath.
5. Provide frequent perineal care to incontinent patients.
Apply direct pressure to the patient’s wound.
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