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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Activities of Daily Living I

Question 18 • Nursing Assistant - EL3610

When should a nursing assistant record and report observations made while giving a patient a bed bath?

Answer
A
when beginning the post procedure
B
immediately after putting on fresh gloves
C
immediately after putting away all equipment used for the bed bath
D
after completing all other steps in the post-procedure

Explanation

Observations should be recorded and reported after the bed-bath procedure and its other post-procedure steps are complete. This ensures the care and equipment cleanup are finished before documentation. Any urgent change in the patient’s condition should still be reported immediately rather than waiting.

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