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When washing a resident's eyes during a bed bath, what should the nursing assistant do?
- A.Use plain water without soap and wipe from the inner corner to the outer corner
- B.Use soapy water and scrub the eyelids firmly
- C.Wipe from the outer corner toward the nose
- D.Use the same part of the cloth for both eyes
Correct answer
A. Use plain water without soap and wipe from the inner corner to the outer corner
Why
Soap can irritate the eyes, so plain water is used. Wiping from the inner to the outer corner and using a clean part of the cloth for each eye helps prevent infection.
Content outline: Physical Care Skills - Activities of Daily Living: Hygiene · From the Physical Care Skills practice bank (PC-006).