Personal careQuestion 332 of 1700
In a full bed bath, how do you wash a leg?
- Put a towel under it and keep the rest covered
- Remove the bath blanket and expose both legs
- Wash both legs at once under the blanket
- Wait and wash the legs after the back
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Correct answer: Put a towel under it and keep the rest covered
Only the leg being washed is exposed, with a towel under it. The rest of the body stays covered with the bath blanket.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.10: Skills Checklist- Full Bed Bath
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026