When giving perineal (peri) care to a female resident, the nurse aide should wipe in which direction?

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AFrom front to back (toward the rectum)
BFrom back to front
CFrom side to side
DIt does not matter

✓ Correct answer: A. From front to back (toward the rectum) Wiping front to back moves microorganisms away from the urethra and helps prevent urinary tract infections.

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