Personal careQuestion 302 of 1700
When may a tub bath be used for a resident?
- When the resident cannot bear any weight at all
- When the resident has no preference about baths
- When the resident has pain and cannot leave the bed at all
- When the resident is independent or has a bath order
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Correct answer: When the resident is independent or has a bath order
Independent residents may use a tub, and so may residents with a provider order for a treatment bath.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.6: Types of Baths and Techniques
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026