Basic Nursing SkillsQuestion 85 of 200
During a complete bed bath, the CNA washes the eyes:
a.Last in the bath, using soap and the same water that was used for the body
b.From the outer canthus toward the inner canthus, using the same corner of the washcloth for both eyes, with water only
c.From inner to outer canthus using a different corner of the washcloth for each eye, with water only (no soap)
d.With the same section of washcloth that was used on the face and neck
Explanation
Eye care during bathing: use water only (no soap), wipe from inner canthus (near nose) outward to avoid contaminating the nasolacrimal duct, and use a separate clean corner of the cloth for each eye to prevent cross-contamination. Outer to inner (b) risks pushing debris into the duct; same cloth (d) cross-contaminates; soap (a) irritates eyes. Eyes are always done first when the cloth is cleanest.
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