Personal careQuestion 860 of 1700

When you dress a resident, which side do you dress first?

  1. The unaffected (most mobile) side
  2. The back
  3. The affected (least mobile) side
  4. The right side
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Correct answer: The affected (least mobile) side

Dressing starts on the affected side.

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