When giving a bed bath to a client, the home health aide should wash the body in which order?

When giving a bed bath to a client, the home

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AFeet first, then work upward to the face
BFace first, then work downward, washing the perineal area last
CPerineal area first, then the rest of the body
DArms first, then legs, then face

✓ Correct answer: B. Face first, then work downward, washing the perineal area last Washing from clean to dirty areas (face first, perineal area last) prevents the spread of microorganisms. This standard technique maintains infection control during personal care.

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