When dressing a resident who has weakness on the right side from a stroke, the caregiver should put the garment on:

When dressing a resident who has weakness on

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AThe strong (left) arm first
BThe weak (right) arm first
CBoth arms at the same time
DWhichever arm the resident points to

✓ Correct answer: B. The weak (right) arm first Dress the weak or affected side first and undress it last. This reduces strain on the limb and makes the task easier and safer.

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