A 79-year-old female patient who has an indwelling catheter is receiving perineal care from a nursing assistant. During the procedure, the nurse will intervene when the nursing assistant is doing which of the following?
Explanation
• Warm water according to body temperature is ideal to provide comfort and to avoid scald burns during perineal wash
• It is recommended to wash from the front to the back of the perineum
• Elderly patients should be covered as much as possible to prevent chills during the procedure
• Gently pat dry the patient after the procedure