Personal careQuestion 336 of 1700
How do you wash skin-on-skin areas during a shower?
- Lift the skin and wash gently with soap
- Skip them so the skin stays dry
- Scrub them with a dry cloth
- Cover them with lotion without washing them
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Correct answer: Lift the skin and wash gently with soap
Skin folds need washing too, with gentle handling.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.11: Skills Checklist- Shower
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026