Basic Nursing SkillsQuestion 90 of 200
When dressing a resident with right-sided hemiplegia, the CNA should:
a.Dress the strong (left) side first, then the affected side, as 'strong in, weak out'
b.Use only loose hospital gowns so that no sleeve ever has to be pulled over the weak right arm
c.Have the resident dress herself completely alone, regardless of her ability that day
d.Dress the weak (affected) side first, then the strong side ('weak in, strong out')
Explanation
Rule: 'Weak in, strong out.' Dress the affected side first—the limb has limited range and pulling sleeves over it is easier when the garment is loose; undress the affected side last for the same reason. Dressing strong side first (a) leaves no room for the weak side. Forcing independence (c) ignores capability; restricting to gowns (b) violates dignity. Always assist with the affected limb supported.
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