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Bathing & Personal Hygiene

A resident can wash most of the body but needs help with the back and feet. What should the nursing assistant do?

  • A.Wash the whole body to finish faster
  • B.Let the resident do as much as possible and help only where needed
  • C.Tell the resident to skip the back and feet
  • D.Leave all supplies and walk away
Correct answer

B. Let the resident do as much as possible and help only where needed

Why

Letting the resident do as much as able supports independence and self-esteem. Help is given only for areas the resident cannot reach or do safely.

Content outline: Physical Care Skills - Activities of Daily Living: Hygiene · From the Physical Care Skills practice bank (PC-016).

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