When assisting a female resident with perineal hygiene, in which direction should the nursing assistant wipe?

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From front to back. When performing perineal care on a female resident, wiping should always be done from front to back (from the urethral area toward the anal area). This prevents bacteria from the rectal area from contaminating the urethra and causing urinary tract infections. Option A increases infection risk. Options C and D are incorrect practices.