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When helping a female resident with perineal care after toileting, which direction is correct?
- A.Wipe from back to front
- B.Wipe from front to back
- C.Wipe side to side
- D.Use one wipe for the whole area repeatedly
Correct answer
B. Wipe from front to back
Why
Front-to-back wiping keeps stool germs away from the urinary opening and lowers urinary infection risk. Back-to-front wiping does the opposite.
Content outline: Physical Care Skills - Activities of Daily Living: Elimination · From the Physical Care Skills practice bank (PC-075).