Perineal genital care

Read through the following information on perineal genital care for the female client. Fill in the blanks in the following sentences from the list of words below. Female clients should be in a Blank 1 position with knees bent and legs spread apart. Drape the legs by tucking in the bottom corners of the bath blanket under the Blank 2 of the legs. Putting Blank 3 on helps ensure a level of privacy and offers Blank 4 for the nurse as well. Clean the labia majora and the folds between the majora and minora as Blank 5 can grow in this area if not cleansed well. The Blank 6 is washed using a separate corner of the same washcloth or a different washcloth altogether. This reduces the risk of contamination of the vagina or the Blank 7. Rinse and dry the perineum well.

Please pick from the possible answers below: HINT: Selections can only be used once.

bacteria

gloves

inner side

protection

pubis and rectal area

supine

urethra