A resident finished urinating.The person cannot clean her genital area.You need to do all of the following except
A)Wipe her from back to front
B)Use fresh tissue for each wipe
C)Provide perineal care if necessary
D)Wear gloves

Question

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Wiping from back to front can increase the risk of introducing bacteria into the urethra and causing urinary tract infections. Therefore, wiping from front to back is recommended. All of the other choices (B, C, and D) are appropriate for providing proper perineal care.

A Resident Finished Urinating