Personal careQuestion 859 of 1700

Which arm do you remove from the gown first?

  1. The unaffected (most mobile) side
  2. The affected (least mobile) side of the body
  3. The right arm first
  4. The left arm first
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Correct answer: The unaffected (most mobile) side

Remove from the strong side first, and dress the weak side first.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.29: Skills Checklist- Dressing A Client Who Needs Total Assistance

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026