Personal careQuestion 1211 of 1700
Why is the hair often washed last in a bath?
- Hair dries slowly and may make the resident cold
- The resident cannot lie flat for a long time
- Shampoo can harm the clean skin of the body
- Much body heat is lost through the head
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Correct answer: Much body heat is lost through the head
Washing the hair last keeps the resident warmer.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.6: Types of Baths and Techniques
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026