Personal careQuestion 1214 of 1700
During a bath, a resident pulls away when you touch an area with the washcloth. What should you do?
- Wash the area harder to clean the skin well
- Ignore it because pulling away is a normal action
- Skip the area for good and say nothing
- Tell the nurse, as it may be a sign of pain
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Correct answer: Tell the nurse, as it may be a sign of pain
Pulling away can be an objective sign of pain, and signs of pain are reported.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.6: Types of Baths and Techniques
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026