A resident asks the nursing assistant to apply lotion to their back. Before applying lotion, what should the aide check?

Question

Accepted Answer

If the resident has any skin breakdown or pressure areas and if they have allergies to the lotion. The aide should assess for skin breakdown (which needs medical attention) and allergies before applying lotion. Answer B is correct. Answer A is not clinically important. Answer C is a comfort measure but not a safety check. Answer D is not relevant.