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Which areas are cleaned for a complete bed bath?

According to a study published by the National Institutes of Health, bed baths are an integral component of nursing care, frequently performed to maintain cleanliness and skin integrity for patients unable to bathe conventionally. A complete bed bath is a head-to-toe cleaning procedure that addresses all parts of the body, ensuring the patient remains clean, comfortable, and healthy, and reduces the risk of infection. This involves washing areas from the face down to the feet, including critical care areas like the underarms, groin, and back.

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When you give a bed bath, which is the last area that you should clean?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), proper hygiene is a critical component of preventing healthcare-associated infections. Mastering the correct sequence for patient hygiene is essential, so when you give a bed bath, which is the last area that you should clean?

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