Asked by alondra ortizg on Sep 29, 2024
A nurse is providing perineal care to a female patient. Which washing technique will the nurse use?
A) Back to front
B) In a circular motion
C) From pubic area to rectum
D) Upward from rectum to pubic area
Rectum
The final section of the large intestine, where feces are stored before being expelled from the body.
Perineal Care
Procedure prescribed for cleaning the genital and anal areas as part of the daily bath or after various obstetrical and gynecological procedures.
- Perceive the importance of cleanliness routines and their variations in patient populations.
Learning Objectives
- Perceive the importance of cleanliness routines and their variations in patient populations.