While giving a complete bed bath, in what general order should the nurse aide wash the body?

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AFrom the feet upward to the face
BFrom the cleanest area (eyes/face) to the dirtiest (perineum)
CFrom the dirtiest area to the cleanest
DIn any order the resident prefers only

✓ Correct answer: B. From the cleanest area (eyes/face) to the dirtiest (perineum) Wash from the cleanest area to the dirtiest, starting at the eyes and face and ending with the perineal area, to avoid spreading microorganisms.

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