Question

1. what is the correct way to wash a persons eyes?

wash the eye from the inner corner out using a wet washcloth and soap.
wash the eye from the outer corner in towards the nose using only water and a washcloth.
wash both eyes at the same time using only water and two washcloths.
wash the eye from the inner corner out using only water and a washcloth.

1. after gathering your supplies, what is the next step for giving a complete bed bath?

cover the bedside table with a barrier and arrange the supplies.
fill the wash basin with water and check the temperature.
put on gloves.
perform hand hygiene.

1. a complete bed bath is probably necessary for all of the following individuals except:

andy, who is unconscious.
bonnie, who is in traction for two broken legs.
ivan, who is weak and short of breath from pneumonia.
adele, who has diabetes.

Explanation:

1. When washing eyes, it should be from the inner corner out (to prevent debris from entering the tear duct) and only water and a washcloth (soap can irritate the eye).
2. After gathering supplies, hand hygiene (to prevent infection) is the next step.
3. A person with diabetes (if no other mobility/health issues affecting bathing ability) may not need a complete bed bath compared to those with more severe health - related mobility/consciousness issues.

Answer:

1. Wash the eye from the inner corner out using only water and a washcloth.
2. Perform hand hygiene.
3. Adele, who has diabetes.