Body Zones for Giving a Bed Bath

When you give a bed bath, wash from the cleanest parts of the body to the parts that are less clean. You start with the face and work down the body. And you end with the groin and anal areas.

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Medical review: Adam Husney MD, Gayle E. Stauffer RN, Kathleen Romito MD

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Body Zones for Giving a Bed Bath

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When you give a bed bath, wash from the cleanest parts of the body to the parts that are less clean. You start with the face and work down the body. And you end with the groin and anal areas.

Current as ofApril 1, 2019

Author: Healthwise Staff
Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine
Gayle E. Stauffer, RN – Registered Nurse

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.