Patient CareQuestion 21 of 100
Before assisting a patient into a tub bath, what is the safest water temperature range?
a.About 120-130°F (very warm)
b.About 100-105°F (comfortably warm)
c.About 80-85°F (cool)
d.Whatever temperature the patient prefers, without checking
Explanation
Bath water should be about 100 to 105°F, comfortably warm but not hot enough to burn fragile skin. The technician should always check the temperature with a thermometer or the inner wrist before the patient enters. Older adults and those with reduced sensation are especially vulnerable to scald burns.
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