A nurse is providing perineal care to a female patient. Which washing technique will the nurse use?

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Cleansing from pubic area to rectum (front to back) reduces the transfer of microorganisms to the urinary meatus and decreases the risk of urinary tract infection. Cleansing from rectum to pubic area or back to front increases the risk of urinary tract infection. Circular motions are used in male perineal care.

A Nurse Is Providing Perineal Care to a Female Patient