When a resident is receiving a bed bath, which of the following areas should be washed last?

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The resident's perineal area. The perineal area should be washed last during a bed bath to prevent contamination of other body areas with microorganisms. A separate clean washcloth should be used for this area. Option A should be washed first or early. Options B and D should be washed before the perineal area to maintain infection control principles.