ANS cleanest to dirtiest areas to prevent contamination
16. when washing patient use
ANS long firm strokes to stimulate circulation
17. do not rub the skin vigorously with the towel when drying patient, instead-
ANS pat dry
18. a partial bath consists of cleansing the patient's
ANS face, neck, hands, back, armpits, buttocks, and perineal area
19. perineal
ANS genital and anal areas
20. for perineal care was from
ANS anterior to posterior (front to back)
21. never raise the drainage bag higher than the
ANS patient's bladder
22. lifting the patients drainage bag higher than the patient's bladder can cause
ANS contaminated urine to drain back into the bladder, leading to infection
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